Civil Engineering Intern - Water, Systems (Denver)
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SalaryNo pay range posted
LocationUS-CO-Denver
Typeinternship
SeniorityEntry
DepartmentEngineering
Company size10,000+ people
First seenOct 18, 2026 · 2w ago
Verified live17h ago
At a glanceSummarised by Seekless from the posting.
Pursuit of a bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related field from a recognized, accredited program required.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Strong problem solving and analytical skills.
Basic knowledge and experience in Microsoft Office programs, including, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
Demonstrated leadership skills.
Self-motivated and eager learner, aptitude to grow and develop within the field.
Minimum of a 3.0 GPA strongly preferred.
ABET accreditation strongly preferred.
Prior internship and/or related consulting experience preferred.
Actively involved in campus, community or other volunteer activities or organizations.
Candidates must be legally authorized to work permanently in the country where this position is located.
Skills
Microsoft Office
Word
Excel
PowerPoint
Outlook
Responsibilities
Our Engineering Interns are responsible for performing tasks requiring the application of standard engineering techniques and procedures. This includes standard design of engineering systems, correcting and updating designs, assisting lead engineers with various project duties, and other duties as assigned. Specific assignments and project work vary depending on the market segments. Please see below for information on each market:
About the role
Water
The Water group is responsible for the planning and design of facilities and processes related to drinking water supply, treatment and distribution, wastewater treatment, stormwater management, and more. This includes services for all levels of government and a variety of industrial clients.
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Assist with tasks that may include filing, scanning, data entry, documentation and Power Point presentation.
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Assist with responses to general questions.
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Participate in continuous improvement efforts by collecting and analyzing data.
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Present solutions to concerns.
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Research solutions to project concerns; analyze and recommend solutions to problems.
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Assist with ad hoc projects as assigned by managers.
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Minimum of a 3.0 GPA strongly preferred.
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Involvement on campus or in the community preferred.
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Candidates must be legally authorized to work permanently (i.e., without time limitations, without restrictions or without need for work sponsorship) in the country where this position is located.
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Performs other duties as assigned.
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Complies with all policies and standards.
Requirements
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Pursuit of a bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related field from a recognized, accredited program required.
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ABET accreditation strongly preferred.
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Prior internship and/or related consulting experience preferred.
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Actively involved in campus, community or other volunteer activities or organizations.
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Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
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Strong problem solving and analytical skills.
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Basic knowledge and experience in Microsoft Office programs, including, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
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Demonstrated leadership skills.
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Self-motivated and eager learner, aptitude to grow and develop within the field.
About the company
Burns & McDonnell is making the world a better place every day. When we take on some of the world’s toughest challenges, we’re putting the industry’s best thinking to work, striving to create amazing success for our clients and amazing careers for our employee-owners. Our staff of more than 7,000 engineers, architects, construction professionals, scientists, consultants and business professionals is constantly growing.
We have offices and projects across the U.S. and around the globe. We are proud to rank among FORTUNE magazine’s 100 Best Companies to Work For. Our culture, powered by 100% employee ownership, plays a major role in getting us there. Each employee brings a high level of commitment to every project. Clients have shown their appreciation of this dedication, rewarding us with a 90% repeat business rate and decades-long partnerships. That’s pretty cool for a firm that started as a small engineering consulting shop back in 1898.
At Burns & McDonnell, you’ll have the opportunity to make a difference while fulfilling your personal and professional ambitions. Our entrepreneurial culture lets you guide your destiny and shape the path your career travels. And with hundreds of service specialties, your career and development options are endless.
Are you ready to create amazing?
Burns & McDonnell is an Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans
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