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Yellowstone Landscape

Internships for 2024

Englewood, CO · On-site

$55K - $75K/yr

... Intern Mentor and you to develop a program that best suits your interests and the needs of the ... Major in Plant Science, Horticultural Sciences, Agriculture, Landscape Management, Urban Forestry ...

Yellowstone Landscape

Internships for 2024

Englewood, CO · On-site

$55K - $75K/yr

... Intern Mentor and you to develop a program that best suits your interests and the needs of the ... Major in Plant Science, Horticultural Sciences, Agriculture, Landscape Management, Urban Forestry ...

Yellowstone Landscape

Internships for 2024

Englewood, CO · On-site

$55K - $75K/yr

... Intern Mentor and you to develop a program that best suits your interests and the needs of the ... Major in Plant Science, Horticultural Sciences, Agriculture, Landscape Management, Urban Forestry ...

Eurofins

Food Scientist

Lafayette, CO · On-site

... or Intern based on skill sets. * Executes experimental, analytical, and sensory work on both bench ... Independently coordinates pilot and plant trials develops trial plans and protocols, serves as ...

Eurofins Scientific

Food Scientist

Lafayette, CO

... or Intern based on skill sets. * Executes experimental, analytical, and sensory work on both bench ... Independently coordinates pilot and plant trials develops trial plans and protocols, serves as ...

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What is a plant intern?

Plant interns are students or recent graduates who work temporarily at manufacturing or production plants to gain hands-on experience in industrial settings. Their responsibilities often include assisting with daily operations, supporting engineering or maintenance teams, collecting data, and learning about safety protocols and production processes. Plant internships provide valuable insights into how factories operate and help interns develop technical and problem-solving skills relevant to the industry. These positions are typically offered as part of college or university programs and can lead to full-time employment opportunities after graduation.

What types of projects and responsibilities can a plant intern expect during their internship?

As a Plant Intern, you can expect to work on a variety of hands-on projects that may include process improvement initiatives, data collection and analysis, equipment monitoring, and supporting safety or quality audits. Interns often collaborate closely with engineers and plant supervisors, giving them practical experience with real-world manufacturing challenges. Daily tasks may range from participating in team meetings to assisting with troubleshooting production issues, providing a well-rounded understanding of plant operations. This exposure helps interns develop technical skills and build professional relationships that can support future career growth in the industry.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a plant intern, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Plant Intern, you generally need a background in engineering, manufacturing, or a related field, often supported by enrollment in a relevant degree program. Familiarity with industry-standard safety protocols, basic machinery, and software such as Microsoft Office or CAD is typically expected. Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and effective communication help interns adapt and contribute within a team environment. These competencies allow interns to learn quickly, ensure safety, and add value to plant operations during their internship.

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Applied Research Intern - Water (Fall 2026)

Stantec

Denver, CO • On-site

$23.47 - $34.50/hr

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 27 days ago

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8.4

Company rating: 8.4 out of 10

Based on 84 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

122nd of 449 rated engineering

Job description

Learning begins in the classroom but there's no better place to gain real-world experience than with Stantec. Interns are an integral part of our teams, working to solve some of the world's most complex challenges.
As an intern, you'll work alongside our experienced practitioners and with our clients and communities. This hands-on experience will equip you with practical skills, build your network, and provide opportunities that set you up for success.
The applied research intern will support pilotscale research advancing nextgeneration water and wastewater treatment technologies. Working closely with the Water BOU's Office of Research, Innovation & Technology (ORIT), the intern will collaborate daily with the research team in Denver, principal investigators, system designers, and the broader ORIT research team (primarily virtually).
This role is fieldfocused, with daily work conducted at two pilot facilities-a drinking water treatment plant and a wastewater treatment site. The intern will play a key role in advancing innovation in two highpriority areas: PFAS treatment technologies and biological nutrient removal (BNR). The position reports to an Innovation Portfolio Manager within ORIT. The intern will gain handson experience in applied research, process engineering principles, experimental design, data analysis, and the role of research in a consulting and clientservice environment. This is a fulltime summer position with the potential to continue parttime during the academic year.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

  • Collaborate with ORIT's research team to support: - Daily experimental and operational tasks
  • Troubleshooting analytical methods, instrumentation, and mechanical systems
  • Research planning, decision support, and documentation
  • Work onsite daily at two pilot facilities, including a containerized wastewater treatment pilot treating real wastewater. The candidate should be comfortable working in a field environment that can be noisy and physically demanding, and must follow all Stantec safety policies and procedures.
  • Troubleshoot mechanical systems with guidance and implement corrective actions.
  • Conduct sampling and analytical testing independently, following standard methods and protocols (training provided).
  • Review, interpret, and synthesize academic and industry literature to support research conclusions.
  • Organize, analyze, and visualize data to support technical findings and project decisionmaking.
Contribute to ORIT's innovation culture, collaborating with colleagues across the water business.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  • Strong analytical and problemsolving capabilities.
  • Laboratory experience, including wet chemistry techniques.
  • Ability to independently conduct sampling and analytical testing using established methods.
  • Ability to review and synthesize academic research.
  • High proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills for technical and nontechnical audiences.
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a dynamic research environment.
  • Strategic thinking paired with handson, tactical execution.
  • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate across disciplines and interact with clients.
  • Teamoriented mindset with a willingness to share ideas and build innovation culture.
  • Knowledge of water, wastewater, or biosolids treatment processes is beneficial, but not required.
  • Exposure to process engineering and process modeling tools is beneficial, but not required.
Education and/or Experience
  • Currently enrolled in a B.S. or higher degree program in environmental or chemical engineering or related with lab and research experience

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.
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Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other's talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best.
Pay Range:
• $23.47 - $34.50 Hourly
Pay Transparency: In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. Please note, the final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible. Actual compensation for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on the agreed number of working hours per week.
Benefits Summary: Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) have access to medical, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health saving accounts, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase program, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage and paid family leave. Regular full-time and part-time employees will receive ten paid holidays in each calendar year. In addition, employees will be eligible to accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year and eligible for paid sick leave (and if more generous, in accordance with state and local law).
Temporary/casual employees have access to 401(k) plans, employee stock purchase program, and paid leave, in accordance with state and local law.
The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements
Primary Location: United States | CO | Denver
Organization: BC-2567 Water-US Assets
Employee Status: Temporary
Business Justification: New Position
Travel: No
Schedule: Full time
Job Posting: 25/06/2026 02:06:46
Req ID: 1006445
Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. At Stantec we are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to all. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process then please inform a member of our Talent Acquisition team.

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