Civil Engineering

Overview

We are seeking a Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE) Intern for our Denver, CO office beginning Fall 2025/Spring 2026.

This is not a typical internship—and SUE is not a typical civil engineering discipline. As part of our growing Colorado SUE group, you will gain rare exposure to both engineering and surveying, while supporting a specialty that sits at the crossroads of civil engineering, technology, and risk management.Our SUE team operates like a small, agile startup within the stability of a 3,500-person national firm. If you perform well, we are actively looking to transition this role into a full-time offer after graduation.

Colliers Engineering & Design, an affiliate of Colliers, is a trusted provider of multi-discipline engineering, design and consulting services to public and private sector clients. Headquartered in Holmdel, New Jersey with 80+ offices throughout the United States, we specialize in providing a comprehensive suite of services including: civil/site, transportation, MEP (mechanical, electrical & plumbing) engineering, architecture, geospatial/survey, infrastructure, governmental, geotechnical/environmental, telecommunications and utilities engineering. We employ over 3,000 talented professionals who utilize the most advanced technologies to deliver customized solutions for our clients.

Responsibilities

• Transform field collected electronic files into Autodesk Civil 3D (CAD) produced drawings.

• Work with more senior staff to produce SUE drawings.

• Perform some office duties, including data reduction, field note reduction, calculations, data checks and staking computations using survey computer programs and AutoCAD.

• Performs mathematical calculations and field checking of field data.

• Reads and understands plans and specifications.

• Work alongside junior and senior level engineers to execute project deadlines.

• Network with current Colliers Engineering & Design professionals and gain real-life experience in consulting.

• In addition to the work-centered program, we also offer robust internship programming, which includes opportunities to work with other interns, learn about other areas of the business, and develop valuable communication skills and networking connections.

Qualifications

• Interested or currently pursuing an Associate's or Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Geomatics, CADD, Engineering Technologies.

• Must have reliable transportation to the office/field.

• Basic understanding of AutoCAD preferred.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Possess solid problem-solving skills.

• Must be able to work in a high-paced environment.

• Strong computer literacy, to include MS Office.

• Be able to carry up to forty pounds of equipment up flights of stairs.

• Be able to work outdoors in all weather conditions.

• Ability to read, write and understand English for purposes of comprehending written job-related communications and verbal instructions and interactions.

Compensation: $14.00 to $28.00 per hour (depending on qualifications)

What We Offer

At Colliers Engineering & Design, our people are our most important resource. That’s why we are committed to providing all our employees with a safe, comfortable work environment, potential for career advancement, and the ability to impact society through their projects as well as Company sponsored activities.

Our interns are given opportunities to learn in a variety of settings. Multidisciplinary engineering, surveying, and architectural design projects provide interns an opportunity to see the work in real-life settings, working side by side with other professionals in their chosen field. They are also able to participate in educational opportunities that build a variety of transferable skills valuable in every career. Our Career Exploration Series provides interns with chances to network and learn from the professionals doing the work and growing our business. Interns also complete a series of reflections, problem solving activities, contests, drawings, and create end of summer presentations which help showcase their learning and experiences. Additional networking and trainings specific to the students' areas of study are also made available to students throughout the Summer Internship program.

Our internship program is designed to help grow our organization organically with talented individuals starting their careers all over the country. On average, we make full-time, permanent offers to students approaching graduation within a year more than 50% of the time. We want great talent to start their careers here stay with CED and its affiliates for their entire career

We have created an internal culture that provides the resources and technology needed to encourage personal and professional growth opportunities through reimbursement for education; a free in-house resource for hundreds of educational and self-enrichment courses; mentorship program; wellness program; Women’s Organization and ongoing philanthropic opportunities. We make as many of these opportunities available to our interns, as well as our regular employees as possible.

Apply today to learn how you can join our team of professionals, so we can help you Accelerate Your Success

Colliers Engineering & Design is an equal opportunity employer (M/F/D/V). We are committed to ensuring that Inclusion & Belonging continues to be a strategic area of focus, not only as the right thing to do, but as one of the ways we will continue to lead our industry into the future. As part of this responsibility, we are on a progressive journey to foster an environment in which everyone at Colliers Engineering & Design feels respected and comfortable doing their best work while being their authentic selves regardless of background or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.