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As of Aug 16, 2026, the average hourly pay for data engineer internship in Colorado is $26.73, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $21.73 and $30.34 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Data Engineer Internship is a temporary, entry-level role where interns gain hands-on experience in data infrastructure, ETL pipelines, and database management. Interns typically work with large datasets, assist in building data models, and collaborate with data scientists and analysts to ensure efficient data processing. They learn tools like SQL, Python, and cloud platforms while improving data quality and automation processes. This role provides valuable industry experience and prepares interns for full-time data engineering positions.

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Infographic showing various Data Engineer Internship job openings in Colorado as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 84% Full Time, 12% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 86% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 10% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $55,590 per year, or $26.7 per hour.

Internship - Project Engineer - **Apply now for future opportunities**

Saunders Construction Inc.

Englewood, CO

$20 - $22/hr

Internship

Re-posted yesterday

Job description

"Established in 1972, Saunders Construction, Inc. is a customer-centric organization providing a wide range of services based on our client's needs. Our customers are always the center of what we do. Our values are why we exist and the cornerstone of all our decisions. Our reputation and relationships are based on Care, Collaboration, Commitment and Community. With over $5 billion in successful projects, Saunders is currently ranked as one of the largest general contractors in Colorado by Engineering News Record Magazine and the Denver Business Journal. Saunders takes pride in our depth, diversity and consistency."

 Duties and Responsibilities

   Project Engineer Interns:

  • Prepare required documentation for area of responsibility
  • Copy and distribute documentation per procedures.  
  • Receive data and compile summary reports of activities for supervisor on weekly and monthly basis as required.  
  • May be required to control a specific type of material or equipment depending on particular assignment.
  • Takes jobsite photos.
  • Posts RFI's and Bulletins on field drawings, office drawings, and as-builts.
  • Copies submittal comments from master set to additional sets.
  • Files submittals.
  • Other duties as assigned.
  • May be subject to overtime on an as needed basis.

Skills, Knowledge, Qualifications, & Experience

An Intern must be currently enrolled in a Construction Management program or similarly related field at a college or university.

Pay Range (based on experience and needs)

  • $20-$22/hr

Additional Information

It is a long-standing Saunders tradition for interns to present a final project to the Company near the close of their internship.  Check out some intern videos from previous years.

  • 2020 Intern Video https://vimeo.com/manage/videos/445269598/7f92945edd
  • 2021 Intern Video https://vimeo.com/manage/videos/586888696/6cf06a6b91
  • 2022 Intern Video https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=xIDvZNXfDa8

Physical Demands

The following are some of the physical demands commonly associated with this position:

  • Spends approximately 50% of the time sitting, and 50% of the time either standing or walking while on the job
  • Occasionally* lifts up to 50 lbs, when moving project binders, office supplies or files, and may stoop, kneel, crouch, and balance while performing these same functions
  • Occasionally required to climb, crawl, stoop and negotiate ladders, stairs or other routes at and within project sites in order to fulfill duties
  • Constantly uses verbal and auditory capacity enabling interpersonal communication as well as communication through automated devices such as E-Mail, telephone and radio
  • Constantly employs eye, hand and finger coordination enabling the use of office machinery such as computer keyboard
  • Constantly utilizes full scope of visual capacity to travel to project sites and observe/verify project progress in addition to operating automated office equipment

Constantly

Activity exists more than 2/3 of the time.

Frequently

Activity exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.

Occasionally

Activity exists less the 1/3 of the time.

Saunders Construction will recruit, hire, train, promote, and compensate its employees based upon factors such as work quality, behavior, training, and experience. In compliance with local, state, and federal laws, we provide equal employment opportunity regardless of an individual's race, color, creed, national origin, protected age category, gender, gender identity, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, military status, genetic information, physical or mental disability of any individual who is otherwise qualified, or any other class protected by law.  Saunders Construction, Inc. does not discriminate based upon any protected category with respect to the payment of wages.

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