SUE Intern: Subsurface Utility Engineering in Practice

HILGARTWILSON, LLC; Englewood (CO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship program

Wellness program

Women’s Organization

Job summary

Colliers Engineering & Design is seeking a Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE) Intern for our Denver, CO office. This program offers hands-on experience across civil engineering, surveying, utility investigation, geophysics, and risk management.

You will work with engineers, CAD staff, surveyors, and field crews to document utilities before design and construction. The internship can begin part-time in Fall 2026/Spring 2027 or full-time in Summer 2027, with potential transition to full-time

Qualifications

• Pursuing an Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD Civil 3D and Microsoft Office is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support preparation of SUE drawings and deliverables using AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Assist with processing and reviewing field-collected utility and survey data.
• Document existing underground utilities with engineers, surveyors, CAD staff, and field crews.
• Assist with utility records research, data reduction, field note review, calculations, and quality checks.
• Review utility investigation information, including field sketches, photographs, records, and electronic field data.
• Assist with permitting and project coordination activities.
• Read and interpret engineering plans, utility plans, surveys, and project specifications.
• Gain exposure to SUE Quality Levels and applicable Colorado requirements.
• Participate in office and field activities to understand data collection and integration into deliverables.
• Work with junior and senior engineers to support project schedules and deliverables.
• Engage in Colliers Engineering & Design internship programming and networking opportunities.

Skills

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Reliable transportation

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Geomatics, Surveying, Construction Engineering, or related field

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Microsoft Office

Job description

Colliers Engineering & Design is seeking a Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE) Intern for our Denver, CO office. This program offers hands-on experience across civil engineering, surveying, utility investigation, geophysics, and risk management.

You will work with engineers, CAD staff, surveyors, and field crews to document utilities before design and construction. The internship can begin part-time in Fall 2026/Spring 2027 or full-time in Summer 2027, with potential transition to full-time