Student Engineering Intern - Water/Wastewater

The Alliance for Collective Action (operating brand: The Alliance Center); Denver (CO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

RESPEC invites a civil engineering student to join our Denver team for a summer internship focused on water and wastewater projects. The intern will assist in planning, design, and construction activities, contributing to public agency and municipal projects.

Ideal candidates are pursuing an environmental or civil engineering degree with strong communication, teamwork, and software skills (Office, AutoCAD, GIS). This internship offers hands-on experience in a collaborative setting.

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 and familiarity with AutoCAD or GIS.

Responsibilities

• Support planning, design, and construction tasks for water and wastewater projects during the summer internship.

Skills

Written & Verbal Communication

Teamwork

Microsoft Office

AutoCAD

GIS

Problem-Solving

Math Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in environmental or civil engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

GIS

Job description

Company Description

Big challenges need bold thinkers.

If you’re someone who sees problems as opportunities, you’ll thrive here.RESPEC is 100% employee-owned, which means we take ownership of every challenge. Here, your ideas drive real solutions. Since 1969, we’ve tackled complex challenges in energy transition, infrastructure resilience, digital transformation, and sustainability.

At RESPEC, you’ll work alongside clients to take on critical problems. Depending on your expertise, you might design infrastructure in remote locations, develop renewable energy solutions for global projects, or apply data-driven technology to improve mining and water systems.

We bring deep technical knowledge, real-world experience, and a commitment to work that matters. If you're looking for a place where your contributions have real impact, you’ll fit right in.

We do not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters.

Job Description

RESPEC, seeks a civil engineering intern in our Denver, Colorado location for the summer of 2027.

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.

Qualifications

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.

Additional Information

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 $22 to $27 and will depend on education and experience, plus statutory insurance requirements.

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