Co-op/Internship Opportunity
Providence Infrastructure is seeking students pursuing degrees in civil, environmental, chemical, or mechanical engineering (or related field) - and other interested candidates - to join us for a 6 to 9 month paid Co-op/Internship opportunity at our office in Highlands Ranch, Colorado. This position is for either the 2026 Spring and Summer or Summer 2026 and Fall 2026 Semester. A co-op is an amazing experience where the student works with Providence for 6-9 months full time. The student will need to take the semester off school and work with their career center about their co-op requirements. Providence is a water/wastewater design firm that is involved in all types of water and wastewater projects.
Successful intern applicants will become a short-term, but integral, part of the planning, design, and construction of water and wastewater treatment projects including pipelines, pump stations, treatment facilities, and planning projects. In this position, interns will:
- Gain exposure to design and construction projects.
- Assist with collecting planning and design data.
- Performing project design calculations.
- Support the development of drawings and technical specifications.
- Assist in the writing of memorandums and reports.
- Attend design and construction meetings.
- Perform construction field observations.
- Tour several completed water and wastewater projects.
Qualifications:
- Be a Junior or Senior level student enrolled in a Civil, Mechanical, Environmental, or Chemical Engineering program at an accredited 4-year Bachelor's degree program.
- Ability to work on a full-time/part-time basis for 3 to 6 months.
- Ability to work in person in Highlands Ranch, Colorado.
- Have developing writing and communication skills.
- Ability to clearly communicate and collaborate with others.
Benefits:
- Providence will cooperate with your engineering department so you can gain education credits toward your degree.
- Hands-on real world design experience.
- Paid position in the range of $20-25 per hour depending on prior experience and education.
- Paid Travel Expenses to and from Highlands Ranch if out of state.
- Temporary housing assistance.
- Weekly mentoring meetings with a senior engineer to help with career development.
- Pay for any recognized holidays during internship term.
At Providence, our focus is people. Protecting people's health and well-being. Providing sustainable solutions for our clients and the people they serve. Building lasting partnerships with the people we work with and the people we serve. At Providence, we know that effective partnerships are the foundation for successful projects, stronger communities, and a safer future. Partnership. We believe that successful projects begin with successful partnerships. Every community has its own set of unique needs. Together, we work closely with our clients to best understand their challenges and provide reliable, cost-effective solutions that fit their community. Providence. We are engineers and technicians. We are friends and neighbors that live in the communities we serve. We are committed to a better future where all communities have sustainable long-term water and wastewater solutions.
Enjoying life and developing your career shouldn't be a struggle. However, finding the right balance between work and life can often be quite difficult. At Providence, we believe a part of our success comes from rewarding our employees with flexibility to have a healthy work-life balance. We work with our employees to set up schedules that allow them to realistically develop their careers and enjoy life. Hard work should be put into building a successful career, not balancing life.
Co-op/Internship Opportunity
Providence Infrastructure is seeking students pursuing degrees in civil, environmental, chemical, or mechanical engineering (or related field) - and other interested candidates - to join us for a 6 to 9 month paid Co-op/Internship opportunity at our office in Highlands Ranch, Colorado. This position is for either the 2026 Spring and Summer or Summer 2026 and Fall 2026 Semester. A co-op is an amazing experience where the student works with Providence for 6-9 months full time. The student will need to take the semester off school and work with their career center about their co-op requirements. Providence is a water/wastewater design firm that is involved in all types of water and wastewater projects.
Successful intern applicants will become a short-term, but integral, part of the planning, design, and construction of water and wastewater treatment projects including pipelines, pump stations, treatment facilities, and planning projects. In this position, interns will:
- Gain exposure to design and construction projects.
- Assist with collecting planning and design data.
- Performing project design calculations.
- Support the development of drawings and technical specifications.
- Assist in the writing of memorandums and reports.
- Attend design and construction meetings.
- Perform construction field observations.
- Tour several completed water and wastewater projects.
Qualifications:
- Be a Junior or Senior level student enrolled in a Civil, Mechanical, Environmental, or Chemical Engineering program at an accredited 4-year Bachelor's degree program.
- Ability to work on a full-time/part-time basis for 3 to 6 months.
- Ability to work in person in Highlands Ranch, Colorado.
- Have developing writing and communication skills.
- Ability to clearly communicate and collaborate with others.
Benefits:
- Providence will cooperate with your engineering department so you can gain education credits toward your degree.
- Hands-on real world design experience.
- Paid position in the range of $20-25 per hour depending on prior experience and education.
- Paid Travel Expenses to and from Highlands Ranch if out of state.
- Temporary housing assistance.
- Weekly mentoring meetings with a senior engineer to help with career development.
- Pay for any recognized holidays during internship term.
At Providence, our focus is people. Protecting people's health and well-being. Providing sustainable solutions for our clients and the people they serve. Building lasting partnerships with the people we work with and the people we serve. At Providence, we know that effective partnerships are the foundation for successful projects, stronger communities, and a safer future. Partnership. We believe that successful projects begin with successful partnerships. Every community has its own set of unique needs. Together, we work closely with our clients to best understand their challenges and provide reliable, cost-effective solutions that fit their community. Providence. We are engineers and technicians. We are friends and neighbors that live in the communities we serve. We are committed to a better future where all communities have sustainable long-term water and wastewater solutions.
Enjoying life and developing your career shouldn't be a struggle. However, finding the right balance between work and life can often be quite difficult. At Providence, we believe a part of our success comes from rewarding our employees with flexibility to have a healthy work-life balance. We work with our employees to set up schedules that allow them to realistically develop their careers and enjoy life. Hard work should be put into building a successful career, not balancing life.
