Summer Internship 2026 - Engineering Focus

Hiring Criteria :

The position may be a paid position and/or for school credit. However, the candidate must currently be a student attending a trade school, college, or university or must have graduated from post-secondary education in the last six (6) months.

License Requirements:

- Some positions may require a current Colorado driver’s license “R”, with a satisfactory driving record required.

Pre-Employment Requirements:

- A background check including education and criminal history.

- If driving is required, we'll also request:

- - A motor vehicle background check.

- A pre-placement clinic appointment which may include a physical, drug and alcohol test, strength test, and worker’s compensation background test.

Denver Water Internships

Internship Opportunities in the past have been within:

- Industrial Controls Systems Technician

- Corrosion Protection

- Construction Management

- Electrical Engineering

- Dam Safety

- Water Treatment Engineering

- Hydraulics Engineering

Applying for this summer internship program, you consent to being contacted about future internship openings. If you would like to be removed from this future communication, please email careers@denverwater.org .

Denver Water proudly serves high-quality water and promotes its efficient use to 1.5 million people in the City of Denver and many surrounding suburbs. The organization is a responsible steward of the resources, assets, and natural environment entrusted to us in order to provide a high-quality water supply, a resilient and reliable system, and excellent customer service.

Internship Description:

The internship program consists of:

- Meaningful project work

- Internship Summer Events –participation required

- Networking and learning opportunities with executive leadership

- Opportunities to grow your skills

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities desired:

- Attention to detail

- Ability/desire to work independently and with a team

- Good communication skills

- Technical writing experience

- Affinity towards construction and building meaningful projects that improve the quality of life in the Denver Metro area

- Self-motivated

- Inquisitive

- Enjoy working as a team

Ashley Kessens

1600 W. 12th Ave. Denver, CO. 80204

Ashley.Kessens@denverwater.org

During the Summer Intern Program, there are THREE (3) REQUIRED ATTENDANCE EVENTS. All interns must participate.

Intern positions do not come with any benefits other than holiday pay and Accrued Paid Sick Leave. Interns and Denver Water Temps accrue one hour of Accrued Paid Sick Leave per 30 hours worked, up to 48 hours per year per the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act .

Denver Water is committed to creating a diverse work environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status. Denver Water is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are dedicated to building a culturally diverse workforce. We encourage applications from women, People of Color, veterans, and people with disabilities.

Please ensure all information on the application is correct and complete, do not say ""see resume"". If the application is not fully completed, Denver Water will not accept your application. Applications will be accepted until a sufficient number is received. Denver Water reserves the right to either close or extend a posting.

We are committed to the health and well-being of our employees. Smoking, including e-cigarettes, is prohibited on all Denver Water property.