Internship Three Hour Jobs in Highlands Ranch, CO

The Opportunity:

Tetra Tech is seeking aCivil, Water Resources, or Geotechnical Engineering Internto join our team based inDenver, CO.This is a paid summer internship (3-4 months) for an upper-level college student, recent graduate, or graduate student in the civil engineering field with an interest in dam and water resources projects.

Why Tetra Tech:

At Tetra Tech, we areLeading with Scienceto solve the world's most complex challenges. Our industry-leading experts in engineering and consulting are committed to driving positive change in communities around the world. For over 60 years, we have been at the forefront of innovation and sustainability. Today we stand as a leader, offering cutting-edge solutions in water, environment, energy, and international development. Our work has improved more than 625 million lives around the world.

Your Impact:

Join Tetra Tech to make a real difference. Our work leverages cutting-edge technologies, advanced analytics, and the expertise of world-class scientists and engineers to create meaningful change around the world. Discover your full potential - join us to advance your career while leavinga lasting legacy.

Position Summary:

TheCivil, Water Resources, or Geotechnical Internis a paid summer internship (3-4 months) for an upper-level college student, recent graduate, or graduate student in the civil engineering field. This internship is with our multidisciplinary team supporting dams and water resources projects. This is an exciting opportunity to gain hands-on experience and insight into various aspects of the consulting engineering industry from project planning through field work and client management.

Essential Job Functions:

The following duties are considered essential to the role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions:

• Support Tetra Tech engineering professionals with meeting project deadlines and goals.

• Support engineering projects through desktop research, data collection, analysis, and entry.

• Assist with the preparation, review, and organization of technical reports, drawings, specifications, and other project documentation.

• Provide project administration support, including maintaining files, tracking project information, and assisting with coordination and scheduling.

• Participate in fieldwork and perform other assigned duties under the guidance of experienced engineering staff.

Required Qualifications:

• Currently pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree in civil engineering, geological engineering, geotechnical engineering, or related field, from an accredited university or a recent graduate from such program.

• Excellent technical writing skills that include the ability to read and comprehend technical and scientific information.

• Exceptional attention to detail.

• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate with all team members is important.

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office, HEC-HMS / HEC-RAS, gINT, or AutoCAD Civil 3D is a plus.

• Strong interest in dams and water resources projects is preferred. 

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to travel for field work and site investigations (local & remote) as needed. Travel is estimated to be up to 5% during the internship duration.

• Ability to stand or walk for long periods during site investigations, including the ability to kneel, crouch, or stoop when inspecting sites.

• Ability to lift and carry materials/equipment up to 50 pounds.

• Willingness and ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions. 

• Ability to sit at a workstation and use a computer for extended periods. 

• Manual dexterity to use a computer mouse, keyboard, and other tools.

• Ability to communicate effectively in-person and via electronic means.

Additional Information:

• This position is based in our Denver, CO office on a hybrid schedule, typically in the office 3-4 days/week.

• This is an hourly position, scheduled for full-time or part-time work with a typical schedule of 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday. 

• The compensation range for this internship is $22-$28 per hour, depending on the candidate's level of education and prior internship experience.

Life at Tetra Tech:

The perks of working at Tetra Tech include:

• Comprehensive and market-competitive benefits.

• Merit-based financial rewards.

• Flexibility and company-wide commitment to work/life balance.

• Collaborative team atmosphere that values the contributions of all employees.

• Learning and development opportunities for ongoing professional growth.

About Tetra Tech:

Tetra Tech is the leader in water, environment, and sustainable infrastructure, providing high-end consulting and engineering services for projects worldwide. With 25,000 employees working together, Tetra Tech provides clear solutions to complex problems byLeading with Scienceto address the entire water cycle, protect and restore the environment, design sustainable and resilient infrastructure, and support the clean energy transition.

Tetra Techis proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, marital or familial status, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law. Tetra Tech is a VEVRAA federalcontractorand we request priority referral of veterans.

We invite applications from all interested parties.

Explore our open positions athttps://www.tetratech.com/careers. Follow us on social media to learn more about our people, culture, and opportunities:

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