Engineering Intern Jobs in Colorado
Engineering Intern jobs in Colorado are among the most actively recruited entry-level technical roles in the state, concentrated in aerospace and defense, civil and environmental engineering, and software systems. Denver, Boulder, and Colorado Springs anchor the largest share of openings, with major employers like Lockheed Martin, Raytheon, and AECOM consistently bringing on interns across mechanical, electrical, and civil specialties. Demand is strongest for interns with coursework in systems engineering, structural analysis, or embedded software. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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This Opportunity
WSP USA hosts hundreds of interns across the United States to gain hands-on, meaningful work experience to enhance their education and professional aptitude. Our interns gain exposure to real projects while working side by side with senior staff. Through our Developing Professionals Network, interns gain mentorship, networking opportunities and lifelong career connections.
Our US Mine Waste Team is seeking a full-time Geotechnical Engineering Intern – Summer 2027 to work out of our Lakewood, CO office. This temporary position is seeking individuals currently enrolled in an Undergraduate or Graduate degree program.
This 12-week internship will be part of the WSP Summer Internship Program that is scheduled to start on May 17, 2027. The individual start date of the internship may be flexible.
Your Impact
- Support a variety of engineering tasks with the goal of developing technical, social, and ethical skills.
- Learn basic principles of Civil and Geotechnical Engineering.
- Assist our US Mine Waste team with project research, field work, and preliminary design calculations and analysis.
- Support preparation of final design plans, special provisions, and cost estimates.
- Assist in collecting and maintaining project documentation.
- Complete training on assigned tasks.
- Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct, and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures. Please note that there is no relocation or housing assistance associated with this internship.
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Who You Are
Required Qualifications
- Actively enrolled in an accredited Civil or Geotechnical Engineering Degree or related undergraduate degree with an anticipated graduation date of August 2027 or later.
- Must be 18 or older.
- Demonstrated interest in heavy earthwork, construction, or mining, or related field, and have a strong desire to advance skills related to WSP’s work and projects.
- Competent interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non-engineering audience.
- Capable of taking direction from leadership, mentors, and managers to executive projects.
- Strong technical writing, analytical, and communication skills.
- Basic proficiency with office automation, software, spreadsheets, technology, and tools.
- Detail-oriented with an emphasis on quality work products.
- Ability to travel up to 80% of the duration of employment.
- Capable of lifting up to 40 pounds.
- Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
- Authorization to work in the United States at the start of the internship.
Preferred Qualifications
Prior internship and leadership involvement on campus.Compensation :
Expected Salary (Colorado only): $23.90 - $31.11
WSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and/or offer for this position within the state of Colorado, based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities in addition to internal equity and specific geographic location. WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s sex or other status protected by local, state, and/or federal law.
This Opportunity
WSP USA hosts hundreds of interns across the United States to gain hands-on, meaningful work experience to enhance their education and professional aptitude. Our interns gain exposure to real projects while working side by side with senior staff. Through our Developing Professionals Network, interns gain mentorship, networking opportunities and lifelong career connections.
Our US Mine Waste Team is seeking a full-time Geotechnical Engineering Intern – Summer 2027 to work out of our Lakewood, CO office. This temporary position is seeking individuals currently enrolled in an Undergraduate or Graduate degree program.
This 12-week internship will be part of the WSP Summer Internship Program that is scheduled to start on May 17, 2027. The individual start date of the internship may be flexible.
Your Impact
- Support a variety of engineering tasks with the goal of developing technical, social, and ethical skills.
- Learn basic principles of Civil and Geotechnical Engineering.
- Assist our US Mine Waste team with project research, field work, and preliminary design calculations and analysis.
- Support preparation of final design plans, special provisions, and cost estimates.
- Assist in collecting and maintaining project documentation.
- Complete training on assigned tasks.
- Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct, and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures. Please note that there is no relocation or housing assistance associated with this internship.
-
Who You Are
Required Qualifications
- Actively enrolled in an accredited Civil or Geotechnical Engineering Degree or related undergraduate degree with an anticipated graduation date of August 2027 or later.
- Must be 18 or older.
- Demonstrated interest in heavy earthwork, construction, or mining, or related field, and have a strong desire to advance skills related to WSP’s work and projects.
- Competent interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non-engineering audience.
- Capable of taking direction from leadership, mentors, and managers to executive projects.
- Strong technical writing, analytical, and communication skills.
- Basic proficiency with office automation, software, spreadsheets, technology, and tools.
- Detail-oriented with an emphasis on quality work products.
- Ability to travel up to 80% of the duration of employment.
- Capable of lifting up to 40 pounds.
- Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
- Authorization to work in the United States at the start of the internship.
Preferred Qualifications
Prior internship and leadership involvement on campus.Compensation :
Expected Salary (Colorado only): $23.90 - $31.11
WSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and/or offer for this position within the state of Colorado, based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities in addition to internal equity and specific geographic location. WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s sex or other status protected by local, state, and/or federal law.
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Engineering Intern Job Market in Colorado
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Who's Hiring
- Xcel Energy11
- Burns & McDonnell11
- Lunar Outpost10
- WSP8
- Emerson5
What Colorado Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in engineering intern jobs across Colorado.
- Currently enrolled in an accredited engineering degree program at a Colorado or out-of-state university
- Completed coursework in the relevant engineering discipline such as mechanical, civil, or electrical
- Proficiency with engineering software tools like AutoCAD, SolidWorks, MATLAB, or Python
- Ability to work on-site at a Colorado facility for the duration of the internship term
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for technical documentation and team collaboration
- Minimum GPA requirement, typically 3.0 or above, as specified by the hiring employer
Engineering Intern Jobs in Colorado: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a engineering intern in Colorado?
Becoming an engineering intern in Colorado starts with enrollment in an ABET-accredited engineering program at a Colorado institution such as the University of Colorado Boulder, Colorado State University, Colorado School of Mines, or the University of Denver. Most internships require completion of at least one year of core engineering coursework. No state license is required to work as an intern, but pursuing Engineer-in-Training status through the Colorado State Board of Licensure for Architects, Professional Engineers, and Professional Land Surveyors strengthens your candidacy.
Which companies hire engineering interns in Colorado?
Colorado engineering intern roles are posted by Xcel Energy, Burns & McDonnell, and Lunar Outpost and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Colorado's concentration of aerospace primes, defense contractors, and civil infrastructure firms means intern openings appear year-round across a broad range of engineering disciplines.
Which Colorado cities have the most engineering intern jobs?
Denver, Golden, and Lakewood have the most engineering intern openings in Colorado. Denver leads because it serves as the headquarters or major regional office for aerospace, civil, and energy firms, while Boulder's technology and research corridor and Colorado Springs' dense cluster of defense contractors and military installations drive strong intern hiring in their own right.
Are there remote engineering intern jobs in Colorado?
Yes, but they're rare. About 63% of engineering intern openings tied to Colorado are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting the hands-on lab, field, and facility work most engineering internships require. The sub-disciplines most likely to offer any remote flexibility are software-adjacent roles such as data engineering, controls software, or computational modeling.
How can I get hired as a engineering intern in Colorado with little or no experience?
The most realistic path is applying directly to structured intern programs at Colorado's large aerospace and defense employers, which are designed for students with limited prior experience. Lockheed Martin Space, Raytheon Intelligence and Space, and AECOM all run intern cohorts that begin with foundational assignments. Building a portfolio through university project teams, the Colorado School of Mines' design competitions, or CU Boulder's senior design lab also strengthens an application when direct work experience is thin.
Where can I find and apply to engineering intern jobs in Colorado?
You can find and apply to engineering intern jobs in Colorado on Migrate Mate, which lists current Colorado openings across all major engineering disciplines and hiring regions. Search the roles that fit your discipline, location preference, and availability, then apply directly to the ones that match your background.
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