Civil Engineering Intern in Aurora, Colorado at E-470 Public Highway Authority (CO)

The Intern will support E-470’s Engineering and Roadway Maintenance Department team by providing direct assistance to the team in matters of construction, maintenance, and operation of the toll road around the eastern portion of the Denver metro area. One of the few fully automated toll collection systems in the nation, we showcase the future of tollway administration. The successful candidate will gain useful working experience in civil engineering projects as well as an understanding of construction supervision and contract administration.

The intern will be working under the direct supervision of a P.E. The internship begins mid-May and will end mid-August, depending on school schedules. The intern will be based in the HQ building located at 22470 East Stephen D Hogan Pkwy, Aurora (E-470/6th Parkway interchange).

• Small scale highway projects. Assist with construction administration and supervision of small highway improvement or maintenance projects.
• Traffic control. Assist setting up lane closures and advanced construction zone signing.
• Road maintenance. Assist with routine roadway and structure maintenance duties. Make field visits to assess road infrastructure such as guardrail, signs etc., prepare work orders and supervise contractors as they repair or replace damaged assets.
• Annual Road Certification. Assist consultant performing field work to assess the condition of the toll road, bridges and buildings.
• Other duties as assigned. This may include assisting other departments such as Operations and IT in relation to installation and maintenance of toll collection equipment.

• Student completing third year/entering fourth year of an undergraduate program leading to a degree related civil engineering.