About the role#
Join the Dams and Hydraulics team at Gannett Fleming for a summer internship. You will work alongside experienced engineers on real-world projects that protect communities and critical infrastructure. This role focuses on the design, evaluation, and rehabilitation of dams, levees, spillways, and hydraulic structures. You will gain hands-on experience while contributing to projects that improve infrastructure resilience and manage flood risks.
What you'll do#
- Support engineering analyses and design efforts for new dams, rehabilitation projects, levees, spillways, and outlet works.
- Apply engineering standards, regulatory requirements, and design criteria to project tasks.
- Participate in technical meetings, design discussions, and collaborative team sessions.
- Assist with field investigations and site visits to evaluate existing conditions.
- Help prepare technical reports, memoranda, plans, specifications, and presentations for clients and regulators.
- Contribute to projects that improve infrastructure resilience and reduce flood risk.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in an ABET-accredited undergraduate or graduate program in Civil or Mechanical Engineering.
- Demonstrated interest in dams, hydraulic structures, water resources, or infrastructure resilience.
- Familiarity with AutoCAD and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Strong analytical, technical writing, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- A desire to learn from experienced professionals.
- Familiarity with GIS applications, Civil 3D, HEC-RAS, or HEC-HMS is preferred.
Location & details#
- Location: Greenwood Village, Colorado.
- Term: Summer 2027 (Mid-May through mid-August).
- Work Modality: Hybrid.
- Employment Status: Full-time, paid.
- Note: Sponsorship is not available for this position.
About Gannett Fleming
Gannett Fleming is a privately held civil engineering firm. It provides infrastructure solutions for markets including transportation, water resources, life sciences, and energy. The company operates across North America and select global locations. It employs over 1,700 people and maintains its headquarters in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania.
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