About the Position

This is a part-time, temporary position as a student intern with the Mile High Flood District (MHFD). This is a highly educational and rewarding experience for a student with a keen interest in hydrology, hydraulics, and stormwater quality. The hours and schedule are flexible (within traditional business hours). You will work from 20 to 25 hours per week when school is in session and up to 40 hours per week during summer, winter, and spring vacations. We will accommodate reasonable personal time-off requests.

What you’ll gain from this experience

• Hands-on experience with real-world water resource engineering projects and problem-solving working closely with staff engineers to support our water quality projects with exposure to various technical software, analysis techniques, and practical monitoring experience.  
• The ability to apply your academic knowledge to real world projects, enhancing technical skills and building a strong foundation for a successful engineering career.
• Mentorship by engineering staff with a research and development focus, coaching and guidance on professional development and critical engineering competencies.
• Networking opportunities with industry professionals, fostering valuable connections to support long-term career development beyond the internship.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Setup, operate, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair automated stormwater samplers, flow measurement devices, rain gauges, anemometers, and associated software and systems 
• Collect, analyze and report findings of stormwater runoff data and stormwater best management practices, using Excel™ and proprietary software 
• Create and modify AutoCAD™ details and plans
• Populate GIS database with data from published drainage planning studies
• General office assistance and other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications 

• Student in Civil or Environmental Engineering, with an interest in water resources 
• Full-time student with graduation at least 12 months away (12-month minimum commitment to this internship) 
• Must own or have access to automobile with valid Colorado’s driver’s license and valid automobile insurance
• Satisfactory completion of a background investigation (including motor vehicle and criminal investigation)

Availability and Compensation 

• Immediate Opening 
• Starting compensation rate: $22.00 / hour
• Application Closing Date: Until filled

Internship Benefits 

• Paid holidays and Health & Wellness (aka sick) days 
• Mileage Reimbursement 
• Cell Phone Stipend 
• RTD Bus Pass

To Apply:
Send cover letter, resume and academic transcript (non-official is okay) to Amelia Deleon, Human Resources Director at adeleon@mhfd.org.