Water & Wastewater Civil Engineering Intern — Real-World Impact

RE/SPEC Inc.; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

RESPEC invites a Civil Engineering Intern to join our Colorado Springs office for Summer 2026. You’ll assist with planning, design, and construction tasks on water and wastewater projects for public agencies, gaining hands-on experience in a supportive, professional environment.

You'll collaborate with environmental science staff, apply math and problem-solving skills, and develop proficiency in industry tools such as AutoCAD and GIS, while balancing coursework and a 40-hour work week.

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.
• Interdisciplinary work with environmental science staff anticipated.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Problem-solving

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in environmental or civil engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

GIS

Job description

RESPEC invites a Civil Engineering Intern to join our Colorado Springs office for Summer 2026. You’ll assist with planning, design, and construction tasks on water and wastewater projects for public agencies, gaining hands-on experience in a supportive, professional environment.

You'll collaborate with environmental science staff, apply math and problem-solving skills, and develop proficiency in industry tools such as AutoCAD and GIS, while balancing coursework and a 40-hour work week.