Civil Engineer Intern

Job Details Level Entry Job Location Town Hall - Erie, CO Position Type Internship   Salary Range $22.00 - $25.00 Hourly Job Category Engineering Description

The Town of Erie is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented undergraduate or graduate-level Civil Engineer Intern to join the Engineering division within the Public Works Department in the summer of 2026! Expected employment dates will be from May - August 2026.

This temporary, paid internship offers a valuable opportunity to gain hands-on experience in Civil Engineering while working under the guidance of experienced Engineering staff.The intern will support various projects, including construction support, attending project meetings, public engagement, program monitoring, and other engineering-related tasks.

The internship is a temporary position that is expected to run from mid-May to mid-August 2026, with the potential for extension based on department needs. A minimum commitment of 20 hours per week is required, anticipated to be 40 hours per week. This position may require both office and / or field presence and may be eligible for college credit. All staff are expected to adhere to the Town's mission, vision and values of T.R.U.E .

The anticipated start date will be in the month of May 2026

Posting Dates :

• 10 / 02 / 2025 - 11 / 15 / 2025

Please ensure your application is submitted and complete prior to 11 : 59pm on 11 / 15 / 2025 to be considered. All incomplete applications will be withdrawn from the process.This posting may close early without further notice.

Hiring Pay Range

Anticipated Work Schedule :

Work Location :

This is an on-site position based in Erie, Colorado; relocation assistance is not provided.Candidates are encouraged to review local housing and cost of living before applying.

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Application Requirements :

Interested candidates should submit the following :

Duties and Responsibilities :

Typical duties for this role include, but are not limited to :

Qualifications Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

Minimum Qualifications :

Current enrollment in, or graduation from, an undergraduate / graduate program with coursework in Engineering, Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, Construction Management, Structural Engineering or a related field.

Desired Qualifications :

Job Expectations :

Pre-employment screenings include :

Reference checks

Accommodations :

If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, pre-employment testing, or a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact Risk Management and Recruitment at RiskManagement@erieco.gov and Recruitment@erieco.gov.

Benefits :

All intern / temporary employees receive the following benefits :

EEOC Statement :

The Town is dedicated to the principles of equal employment opportunity in any term, condition or privilege of employment. Applicants, employees and former employees are protected from employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age (40 or older), disability and genetic information (including family medical history), veteran status, marital status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law. This prohibition includes unlawful harassment or discrimination based on any of these protected classes. Unlawful harassment includes verbal or physical conduct, which has the purpose or effect of substantially interfering with an individual's work performance or creating a severe, intimidating, hostile or offensive work environment. This provision applies to all employees, including directors, supervisors, co-workers, and non-employees such as residents, members of all boards and task force groups, contractors, vendors, consultants, etc.