Student Engineering Intern – Water Resources at RESPEC

Job Description

RESPEC has an opening for a temporary part-time water resources engineering intern to grow their knowledge and experience in water resources in our Denver, CO office. The internship will be offered during the summer of 2027.

If you’re looking to This position involves work tasks that support planning, designing, and constructing various water resources engineering projects. These projects may include work in the fields of stormwater, water and wastewater, and regulatory compliance. Interdisciplinary work with environmental science staff is also anticipated.

Additional responsibilities may include

• Hydrologic/hydraulic analyses, calculations, and design
• Preparation of reports, figures, and technical documents
• Computer-aided design/drafting (AutoCAD)
• GIS analysis
• Field work and construction oversight
• Client meetings/ interaction

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have the following

• Pursuing a bachelor's degree in civil or water resource engineering. If you are a junior or senior or a recent graduate (within 1 year) you are encouraged to apply
• Knowledge/experience/course work in AutoCAD (or similar software) and/or GIS
• The candidate must have a valid driver’s license and be capable of field work
• Strong problem-solving and math skills, especially in the use of spreadsheets

Additional Information

Compensation: Hourly wage depends on education and experience, range is $22-$26 DOEQ; plus statutory insurance requirements.

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