2025 Engineering & Construction Management Internships

About Our Job

Deadline to submit an application: November 15, 2024 for Winter/Spring 2025 positions and April 4, 2025 for Summer 2025 positions

·       Who We Are 

 From the culture and arts to unique experiences and world-class business opportunities – there are countless reasons to love Denver. It takes many hands to keep a city as dynamic and vibrant as ours running and thriving. The unique energy and spirit that draws people to the Mile High City all begins with the City and County of Denver. With more than 11,000 employees, the City and County of Denver team members are the heart of Denver. You can make a real difference with the work you do every day and have a hand in shaping the future of the city. See yourself here. Want to learn more about our values and benefits? Please click here. 

*Note - filling this application indicates your interest in opportunities in this field and it is not an application for a specific opportunity.  This application allows us to consider you for more specific roles in this field. You may be contacted to discuss specific roles if your experience aligns with our needs.  

What You’ll Do 

Across the City and County of Denver, you will be placed in one of the several agencies that support the work of our city agencies. Many departments seek emerging talent (interns and fellows) to support our engineering endeavors with our internal and external stakeholders.  

As an Engineering & Construction Management Intern, you will be placed under the Supervision of a subject matter expert or Department Supervisor to assist in performing work aligned to one of the following tracks:  

·       Civil Engineering

·       Construction Project Management

·       Mechanical Engineering 

·       Architectural Engineering

·       Water & Waste Management

·       Air Quality Management

·       Urban Design

·       Traffic Management

Ideal Candidate Summary

Our ideal candidate will have/be: 

·       Pursing a certificate, licensure, or degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Mechanical, Architectural, Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Engineering or closely related field.  

·       Ability to intern January through May or June through August for an average of 12-30 hours per week with the possibility of an internship extension.

·       Clear understanding of engineering concepts. 

·       Employ a customer service approach and present information about technical issues clearly, both verbally and in writing 

·       Ability to prioritize critical technical issues based on stakeholder needs and impact on business needs. 

·       Maintain confidentiality of sensitive and privileged information. 

Minimum qualifications: 

·       Education: Current enrollment in an accredited college program leading to a certificate, licensure, associates, bachelor’s, or higher degree or a recently graduate (completed specified program within less than 1 year of completion) 

·       Experience: None 

·       Education and Experience Equivalency: No substitution of experience for education is permitted 

Mandatory documentation required to be considered for this position: 

·       1-2 page Resume (with most current information) 

·       Transcripts  – official or unofficial; dated within your current academic term, or acceptance letter if newly enrolled/starting 

What We Offer 

The City and County of Denver offers a competitive hourly rate commensurate with education. All City and County of Denver emerging talent positions are supported by a trained hiring manager and encouraged to attend up to 4 sessions of professional development each season (Winter/Spring, Summer and Fall). You will be onboarded with a cohort of peers to begin to help you develop your network across the City and so you can go through similar programming throughout your time at the City.  

Location Flexibility 

The City and County of Denver utilizes a hybrid model workplace that balances the responsibilities of public service with the benefits of a flexible work environment. Employees work where needed, at a city site and/or in the field several days a week and telecommute remotely at a designated workplace within the State of Colorado the remaining days.  

About Everything Else

Job Profile

TA3182 Professional Technical Intern

To view the full job profile including position specifications, physical demands, and probationary period, click here.

Position Type

Oncall

Position Salary Range

$20.92 - $23.64

Starting Pay

$20.92 - $23.64 per hour depending on level of education

Agency

Office of Human Resources

The City and County of Denver provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, or any other status protected under federal, state, and/or local law.