
Summer 2027 Civil Engineer Intern - Surface Transportation
Greenwood Village, COFull-time / Internship$25–27/hrSeen 2w agoSeen in employer's feed 2 days ago
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Ulteig seeks a Civil Engineer Intern for its Civil team during summer 2027. The intern may support construction and design, gaining experience in engineering design and construction observation while working with clients and multidisciplinary teams. The role includes office and field work on metro and northern Colorado projects, with potential to continue during the school year based on performance and business needs.
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Description The Opportunity Ulteig is seeking a talented and motivated Civil Engineer Intern to join our Civil team for the 2027 summer. The selected candidate could support both construction and design, which will provide a well-rounded experience throughout the summer. We are looking for candidates that are eager to expand their knowledge base and grow their career. Prospective candidates are expected to be committed to client satisfaction, and adhere strictly to client-driven standards, schedules, budgets, and passionate about working with our clients and team! What You'll Do - Design, develop, implement, and analyze engineering systems - plan preparation that includes but is not limited to grading plans, erosion control plans, traffic control plans, pavement marking, street lighting, underground utility design, and pavement design - Develop plans and specifications that comply with preexisting state and municipality requirements - Demonstrate a wide degree of out-of-the-box thinking, creativity, and design ownership - Perform construction observation duties on assigned projects - Maintain records, construction quantities, checklists, daily reports, and documentation for construction administration projects in accordance with municipality requirements - Coordinate on-site materials testing - Perform work within both office and field settings What You'll Gain - Practical experience applying classroom knowledge to engineering design - Exposure to the consulting engineering environment and cross-disciplinary collaboration - Mentorship from industry professionals - A deeper understanding of the civil engineering challenges What We Expect from You - Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in civil or construction engineering. - Prior engineering internship experience preferred. - Working Knowledge of Autodesk Civil 3D or Bentley Open Roads Designer preferred. - Strong communication, collaboration, organization, and problem-solving skills - Must be able to work full-time during Summer 2027 - Potential to continue internship through the school year based on performance and business needs - Must possess a current driver's license, and a good driving record. - Must be available to commute to and work on metro and northern Colorado projects, out of the Denver Metro area office. - Must have permanent authorization to work in the U.S. As you consider applying for a position at Ulteig, we encourage you to think outside the box - because we do! You might not meet 100% of the skills listed in a description, but we are committed to hiring people with exceptional talent, ability and potential, and then creating an environment where they can become the best versions of themselves. We don't want to miss out on the possibility of speaking with the next outstanding Ulteig team member, so please apply if you think this role is a great match for your unique skills and strengths. And, yes, relevant military experience is absolutely considered for transitioning service members. What You Can Expect from Ulteig Ulteig is a purpose driven organization that has built a culture focused on people - both our clients and our employees -for over 80 years. Working at Ulteig is more than a job, opening opportunities to make an impact by creating and solving for a sustainable future. We recognize our success relies heavily on the dedication and focus of our workforce; this is why we make investing in our employees a top priority. We prioritize flexibility and staying connected to meet your needs and help you achieve your goals. We value your unique perspective, respect your individuality and celebrate your contributions. At Ulteig, we take our own success and the success of our clients personally. We offer our Interns: - Mentorship & Training - Competitive Pay, 401(K) eligibility, Volunteer hours & Sick time - Collaborative Envir nment - Innovative Culture Our vision is to be the most trusted partners transforming our world's critical infrastructure. Ulteig connects people and resources to develop compelling, integrated solutions across multiple Lifeline Sectors, including Power, Renewables, Transportation and Water. Ulteig is a trusted partner in engineering North America's essential infrastructure and leverages its expertise with a wide range of public and private clients. At Ulteig, we care deeply about our team, listening to their needs and ensuring they have the tools necessary to be productive whether they choose to work remotely, hybrid or in office. Regardless of where you work, you are empowered to build a workday that best suits your strengths. We strive to ensure a balance and separation between home and work life. We support a flexible working schedule so employees are able to focus on what's important to them. If you are looking for an internship where you will be empowered to learn, grow and contribute, apply today! Ulteig is a Drug Free Workplace ACHIEVE | GROW | COLLABORATE Additional Opportunity Details:Target Base Compensation for this role is $25-$27/hr.** Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary include your job specific skills, education, training, job location, number of years of experience related to this role and comparison to other employees already in this role* This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 days and will continue to be posted for an average of 60 days until a qualified applicant is selected or the position has been cancelled. Notice to Recruiters and Staffing Agencies: to protect the interests of all parties, Ulteig Engineers, Inc., will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate or an approved vendor that has a written and signed agreement in place with Ulteig. Please do not contact or forward resumes to our company employees or locations. Any unsolicited resumes will be considered Ulteig property. Ulteig is not responsible for any charges or fees related to unsolicited resumes. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesThis employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. Ulteig provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, age, veteran status, disability and any other legally protected status. Apply at: https://ipc.us/t/DB2B9438C51042C5.
How this job compares
Set against the 460 open Civil Engineering Intern jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 6, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$25–27/hr
- Colorado median$23–27/hr32 hourly ranges
- US median$23–29/hr213 hourly ranges
This range's midpoint, $26/hr, is close to the Colorado median midpoint ($26/hr) — in the middle half of Civil Engineering Intern hourly ranges in Colorado.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 33 open Civil Engineering Intern jobs in Colorado and 460 across the US. 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in Colorado
- Olsson5 open
- Burns & McDonnell4 open
- Kimley-Horn4 open
- Education
- This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 244 of the 460 open Civil Engineering Intern jobs (53%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 6, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.
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