Student Engineering Intern - Water/Wastewater

RESPEC Inc.; Denver, Northern (CO, KY); Hybrid; USD 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

RESPEC, seeks a civil engineering intern in our Denver, Colorado location for the summer of 2026. The internship supports planning, design, and construction of water and wastewater projects for public agencies and municipalities, with interdisciplinary work with environmental science staff.

Responsibilities include collaboration with project teams, data analysis, and use of MS Office, AutoCAD or GIS, and related tools while applying strong math and problem-solving skills.

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 (Word, Excel, Outlook) and familiarity with AutoCAD or GIS.
• Strong problem-solving and math skills.

Responsibilities

• Support planning, design, and construction of water and wastewater projects for public agencies and municipalities.
• Collaborate with environmental science staff on interdisciplinary tasks.
• Assist project teams with data analysis and documentation.
• Utilize software tools such as AutoCAD/GIS and MS Office as needed.

Skills

Excellent communication

Team collaboration

Microsoft Office

Problem solving

Math skills

Education

Bachelor's degree (in progress) Environmental or Civil Engineering

Tools

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.

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 $21 to $25 and will depend on education and experience, plus statutory insurance requirements.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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

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

Company Info

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.