Civil Engineering Intern – Summer

# Civil Engineering Intern – Summer 2027

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Department  Engineering & Design      Location  Fort Collins      Brand  Mac Kay

Employment Type

Intern      Workplace Type  On-site

At Mac Kay, we believe great people are the foundation of our growth and success.

We are in an exciting phase of expansion, creating new opportunities for our employees to take on meaningful work, collaborate across disciplines, and build long-term careers. Whether your role is technical or part of our support services team, you play an important role in delivering high-quality work and helping our projects succeed.

Mac Kay is seeking a Civil Engineering Intern to join our Water Resources team in Fort Collins, CO for 10-12 weeks during the summer of 2027.Candidates should be currently enrolled in a civil engineering or related program, with a preference given to those entering their senior year. The internship will provide valuable hands-on experience and may cover projects in areas such as water resources, energy, land development, municipal, mining, and more depending on the region.

We’re always looking for ways to help you grow in your career by giving you tasks that stretch your abilities while providing you with the support to accomplish them . You’ll work alongside experienced engineers, contributing to real projects while developing practical skills that will help you grow as an engineer!

This is an opportunity to learn what it’s really like to work as a civil engineer while developing technical skills and building relationships with professionals across a multidisciplinary firm.

Responsibilities:
* Develop practical experience in how to resolve engineering problems and adapt approved engineering methods and standards
* Build foundational experience in how to review and interpret plans, site layouts, specifications or construction methods to ensure compliance to legal requirements and safety regulations.
* Gain hands-on experience with AutoCAD Civil3D.
* Meet deadlines, communicate and work closely in a team environment
* Prepare engineering designs and specifications on assigned portions of a project accurately and in a timely manner.
* Prepare cost estimates with quantities and cost of materials, equipment, or time and cost of labor to determine project feasibility or bond quantity amounts.
* Assist in the analysis of complex engineering data such as, design agreements, design calculations, preliminary specifications, and other technical data.

Qualifications:

* Must be currently enrolled or a recent graduate of an accredited Bachelor of Science degree with major coursework in civil engineering, public works, or a related engineering discipline, or equivalent in work experience.
* Aptitude and demonstrated hands-on experience with computer applications in Civil Engineering in AutoCAD Civil 3D (Preferred)
* Excellent computer, writing, communication, and customer service skills
* Proficient in the Google Suite of products
** Why Join Mac Kay?
** A people-first culture

At Mac Kay, we put people first. We are committed to creating an environment where employees can grow, contribute, and do their best work. We support well-being, encourage balance, and create space for people to succeed both professionally and personally.

Meaningful work and real impact

Our teams take on complex infrastructure and environmental challenges that support critical systems and shape the places where people live and work. Every role contributes to delivering that work and making it successful.

Growth and opportunity

We are in an exciting phase of growth, expanding across geographies, services, and markets. That growth creates opportunities for our employees to take on new challenges, build their careers, and contribute in new ways as the company…