Civil Engineering Intern

GENERAL PURPOSE: A Civil Engineering Intern supports engineering staff in the planning, design, and execution of infrastructure projects such as roads, utilities, and public facilities. The intern assists with data collection, drafting plans, conducting site inspections, and performing basic engineering calculations under supervision. This role provides hands-on exposure to engineering standards, construction practices, and project coordination while developing technical and professional skills. The position offers practical experience applying academic knowledge to real-world civil engineering projects in a collaborative work environment.

Tasks will vary by specific assignment. Any one position may not include all the duties

listed nor do the listed examples include all tasks which may be found in positions of this

class.

• Fieldwork, assisting with a variety of data collections.

• Assist with physical assessments and documentation of slope, cross slope, curb and

gutter condition, pavement condition, sidewalk width, truncated domes, barriers, street

signs and markings, stormwater quality/detention facilities.

• Assist with projects that involve working on or adjacent to roadways, storm sewers,

sidewalks, curb and gutter, ramps and stormwater ponds.

• Input data associated with project mapping utilizing GIS and GPS technologies.

• Support staff review of traffic control plans, field reviews and site visits at construction

projects.

• Observe the placement of concrete curb and gutter, sidewalk, neck downs, measuring

quantities.

• Conduct investigations, prepare reports and calculations, and perform research.

• Assist Engineers to perform studies and reports.

• Follow all safety regulations, policies and procedures.

Wheat Ridge was founded during the 1859 Gold Rush as a rest stop for miners and later

named for its golden wheat fields. As unsuccessful miners turned to farming, the area

thrived with orchards, vegetable fields, and later, greenhouses, earning the title “Carnation

City.” Incorporated in 1969, Wheat Ridge now offers a central location with easy access to

Denver and the Rocky Mountains. It operates as a home-rule city with a council-manager

government, where the elected council sets policy, and the manager oversees daily

operations and budgeting.

CORE VALUES:
The City of Wheat Ridge is committed to excellence and ACTION!:

• Accountability: Employees take responsibility for their actions, decisions, and

recommendations and are accountable to each other and the community

• Change: Adapts to changing organizational needs, conditions, and work

responsibilities.

• Teamwork: Employees value teamwork as a collaborative effort, with each person

contributing unique skills, knowledge, and training to achieve common goals.

• Integrity: Employees uphold the highest ethical standards, recognize the

importance of public and customer trust and adhere to the values of the

organization.

• Opportunity: Employees are empowered to grow professionally, develop best

practices, and seek challenges to advance the City.

• NOW!: Employees are proactive, timely, and efficient in responding to the needs of

the organization and the community – NOW!

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

Must be actively pursuing a degree with one completed academic year of college course 

work in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or other closely related field. 

HOURS OF WORK, LOCATION, AND WORK ENVIRONMENT: 40 hour Variable position – Public Works Site

The City of Wheat Ridge is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate

diversity and inclusivity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national

origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, marital status or any

other applicable characteristics protected by law, unless related to a bona fide

occupational qualification. The City of Wheat Ridge will consider reasonable

accommodations for employment to qualified applicants upon request to the Human

Resources Office.

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of qualifications, skills, efforts,

duties, responsibilities, or working conditions associated with the position.

Selected candidate will be required to pass a background check and drug test prior to

employment.