What are the responsibilities and job description for the Summer Internship 2026 - Environmental Focus position at Denver Water?
Denver Water Internships
Internship Opportunities in the past have been within:
- Industrial Controls Systems Technician
- Corrosion Protection
- Construction Management
- Dam Safety
- Water Treatment Engineering
- Water Treatment facilities
- Hydraulics Engineering
- Recreation
- Water Rights
- Demand Planning
Applying for this summer internship program, you consent to being contacted about future internship openings. If you would like to be removed from this future communication, please email careers@denverwater.org.
Denver Water proudly serves high-quality water and promotes its efficient use to 1.5 million people in the City of Denver and many surrounding suburbs. The organization is a responsible steward of the resources, assets, and natural environment entrusted to us in order to provide a high-quality water supply, a resilient and reliable system, and excellent customer service.
The Internship Program consists of:
- Meaningful project work
- Internship Summer Events –participation required
- Networking and learning opportunities with executive leadership
- Opportunities to grow your skills
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities desired:
- Attention to detail
- Ability/desire to work independently and with a team
- Good communication skills
- Technical writing experience
- Affinity towards construction and building meaningful projects that improve the quality of life in the Denver Metro area
- Self-motivated
- Inquisitive
- Enjoy working as a team
Qualifications:
The position may be a paid position and/or for school credit. However, the candidate must currently be a student attending a trade school, college, or university or must have graduated from post-secondary education in the last six (6) months.
License Requirements:
- Some positions may require a current Colorado driver’s license “R”, with a satisfactory driving record required.
Pre-Employment Requirements:
- A background check including education and criminal history.
- If driving is required, we'll also request:
- A motor vehicle background check.
- A pre-placement clinic appointment which may include a physical, drug and alcohol test, strength test, and worker’s compensation background test.