Student Engineering Intern - Water/Wastewater

Respecinc; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

RESPEC is seeking a civil engineering intern in Denver, Colorado for the summer of 2026. The role involves supporting planning, design, and construction of water and wastewater projects for public agencies and municipalities, with interdisciplinary collaboration with environmental science staff.

Candidates must be pursuing a bachelor's degree in environmental or civil engineering, demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication, enjoy teamwork, and be proficient in Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor's degree in environmental or civil engineering with interest in water and wastewater
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to contribute and work well on a team
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (e.g., Word, Excel, and Outlook)
• Knowledge/experience in AutoCAD (or similar software) and/or GIS
• Strong problem-solving and math skills.

Responsibilities

• Support planning, design, and construction of water and wastewater engineering projects for public agencies and municipalities
• Collaborate with environmental science staff on interdisciplinary tasks

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Mathematics

Education

Bachelor's degree in environmental or civil engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

AutoCAD

GIS

Job description

RESPEC, seeks a civil engineering intern in our Denver, Colorado location for the summer of 2026.

This position involves work tasks that support planning, design, and construction of various water and wastewater engineering projects generally for public agencies and municipalities. Interdisciplinary work with environmental science staff is also anticipated.

Required:

• Pursuing a bachelor's degree in environmental or civil engineering with interest in water and wastewater
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to contribute and work well on a team
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (e.g., Word, Excel, and Outlook)
• Knowledge/experience in AutoCAD (or similar software) and/or GIS
• Strong problem-solving and math skills.

During the summer months, the candidate can be expected to work full time (i.e., 40 hours per week).

Compensation: Typical hourly range for this position is $21 to $25 and will depend on education and experience, plus statutory insurance requirements.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.