Engineering Interns - Operations Engineering Group – WSE/TSE

Applications are being accepted through: 3/3/26

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Engineering Interns Operations Engineering Group – WSE/TSE

Colorado Springs Utilities is seeking two motivated Engineering Interns to join our Operations Engineering Group! One role will be a Field Engineering Intern – Water/Wastewater Systems (WSE) and the other will be a Treatment Engineering Intern – Water & Wastewater Treatment Systems (TSE). Interns will work directly with senior engineers and operations staff to support hands‑on projects that help maintain and improve critical community infrastructure. The internships can be year-round or summer only; with the preference being year-round.

As a member of the Operations Engineering Group, you will be supporting and working with engineers, plant operations, plant maintenance and other stakeholders resulting in a positive impact to your academic and professional learning and to the overall growth of our community. In doing so, you will have the opportunity to work with a very dedicated team of professionals who are passionate about their service to our community.

Field Engineering Intern – Water/Wastewater Systems (WSE)
Support our system engineering team with work involving lift stations, pump stations, pipelines, tanks, and related water/wastewater infrastructure.

Key Areas of Focus:

Assist with field inspections, condition assessments, and data collection for pipelines, tanks, and pumping facilities
Support engineering analysis and evaluations for maintenance and capital improvement projects
Work with operations staff on troubleshooting, system performance reviews, and field investigations
Help prepare technical documentation, including reports, drawings, and field notes
Participate in project coordination, contractor interactions, and construction support activities
Gain exposure to asset management practices, GIS, and real‑world engineering problem solving

Treatment Engineering Intern – Water & Wastewater Treatment Systems (TSE)
Work with treatment engineers and plant operations staff to support process optimization, facility improvements and creation of smart drawings within municipal water and wastewater treatment plants.

Key Areas of Focus:

Assist with process monitoring, sampling support, and performance evaluations
Assist with collecting and researching equipment specifications to populate information into drawings, specifications and databases
Assist in the creation of drawings of existing facilities
Prepare technical summaries, charts, and documentation for engineering and operations teams
Work alongside operators to understand treatment processes, plant operations, and system reliability needs

Who You Are: A student pursuing Civil, Environmental, Mechanical, Chemical, or related engineering degrees with an interest in water/wastewater systems, treatment processes, or municipal infrastructure. Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate with both engineering and field/operations staff and the willingness to learn, take initiative, and work in both office and field environments.

This is an on-site, non-remote/non-telecommuting position
Hourly rate is dependent on year completed of academic degree, e.g., second year complete, third year complete, etc.
Candidates MUST be enrolled in a degree seeking program (Associates/Bachelors/Masters) with a 2.5 GPA and be able to provide documentation if requested. Enrollment in a certification program does not qualify.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS:

Exerts up to 20 lbs. of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 lbs. of force frequently, and/or a small amount of force constantly to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those required for Sedentary Work. Even though the weight lifted may be only a small amount, a job should be rated Light Work when it requires walking or standing to a significant degree or when it requires sitting most of the time, but entails pushing and/or pulling of arm or leg controls and/or when the job requires working at a production rate pace entailing the constant pushing and/or pulling of materials even though the weight of those materials is small. NOTE: The constant stress and strain of maintaining a production rate pace, especially in an industrial setting, can be and is physically demanding work even though the amount of force exerted is negligible.
Positions in this class typically require climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions. Incumbents may be subjected to moving mechanical parts, vibrations, fumes, odors, dusts, gases, poor ventilation, chemicals, oils, extreme temperatures, workspace restrictions and intense noises.

Who We Are:
Colorado Springs Utilities is the largest community owned, not-for-profit, four-service utility in the nation. For 100 years, we have provided Colorado Springs with safe, reliable and competitively-priced electric, natural gas, water and wastewater services. We care about our community's well-being, support local business and have an interest in all things that help make Colorado Springs a great place to live, work and play

Be a part of a unique, customer-owned and operated four-service utility. With our rare distinction of providing four utility services – natural gas, electricity, water, and wastewater treatment – we offer a varied, fast-paced work culture teeming with potential.

Colorado Springs Utilities infuses corporate responsibility and safety into daily business operations with the foundation of decision-making focused on our community owners, employees, and environment. As an employee, you will have an opportunity to contribute ideas and solutions in an engaging, dynamic team environment.

Our Commitment to Our Employees…
Our people are the heart and soul of Colorado Springs Utilities. They keep the lights on, gas flowing, water coming in, and wastewater leaving. We don't just say people are important – we prove it! That’s why we are honored to invest in protecting the health and financial security of our employees and their families through our rich benefits program.

Time Off to Recharge

Vacation – Start with 13 days annually, increasing to 24 days with tenure
Paid Holidays –12 paid holidays per year
Sick Leave – 12 days per year for personal or family health needs
Vacation Buy – Option to purchase up to 40 additional hours annually

Health & Wellness – Benefits elected are effective the first of the following month

Medical Plans: Three comprehensive options, including a $0 premium High-Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) with Health Savings Account (HSA) eligibility
Zero Health: Access to hundreds of medical services at no cost
Dental & Vision: Two dental plans and one vision plan
Family Building-Benefits: Support for fertility, preservation, adoption, and surrogacy
Wellness Program: A voluntary program that rewards you for prioritizing self-care! If you're enrolled in a our medical plan, you and your spouse can earn up to $600 in HRA or HSA contributions by completing healthy activities
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA): Pre-tax contributions for healthcare and dependent care expenses
Health Savings Account (HSA): Available with HDHP
Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Confidential support for mental health, stress, legal, financial, and work-life balance

Financial & Retirement Security

Pension Plan: Colorado PERA provides retirement benefits and peace of mind
Supplemental Retirement Plans: PERAPlus 401(k), MissionSquare Roth IRA, and 457 plans
Disability Coverage: Short-Term and Long-Term Disability insurance available
Life Insurance: Employer-paid coverage with optional supplemental plans
Long-Term Care Insurance: Available for purchase to support extended care needs

ATTENTION:

All positions will be posted for a minimum of 5 calendar days.
Starting pay will be determined within the posted pay range based on the experience, education, and training of the successful candidate; if there is a single pay rate posted, the job starts at that rate.
Colorado Springs Utilities does not sponsor work visas of any kind, including H-1B, TN, or F-1 student visas (with or without OPT or STEM work authorization), or any other employment-based visas. All eligible applicants must be authorized to work in the United States and work authorization must not be based on any work visa.

Colorado Springs Utilities is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Colorado Springs Utilities is committed to the principles of Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity in accord with Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act, 38 U.S.C. § 4212, as amended (VEVRAA), and § 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended (§ 503). In addition, no person shall be unlawfully discriminated against because of race, color, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, gender expression, and sexual orientation), age, religion, veteran status, disability, genetic information, marital status, or any other basis protected under state or federal law. Human Resources shall assure Colorado Springs Utilities’ benefits, classification, compensation, employee development, employee relations, and employment programs, conform to current legal and regulatory requirements and the provisions of Colorado Springs Utilities’ Affirmative Action Plan in accordance with VEVRAA and § 503.

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Job Type: Internship

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