Overview:
We’re looking for a driven, curious, and tech-savvy intern to join our Survey/Geospatial team in Denver, CO starting Spring or Summer 2026! This is your chance to jump into hands-on field and mapping work, support real-world projects, and learn from some of the most experienced professionals in the industry.
Colliers Engineering & Design, an affiliate of Colliers, is a national leader in multi-discipline engineering, design, and consulting services. With 80+ offices across the U.S. and 3,000+ experts specializing in civil/site, transportation, MEP engineering, architecture, geospatial/survey, infrastructure, environmental, telecommunications, and more, we leverage cutting-edge technology to deliver smart, customized solutions. Join us and kick-start your career with a team shaping the future of our communities.
Responsibilities:
- Assist technical staff on day-to-day projects in their respective discipline.
- Transform field collected electronic files into Autodesk Civil 3D (CAD) produced drawings.
- Work with more senior staff to produce ALTA, Boundary, Topographic Surveys, As-Built drawings, maps, Specific Purpose Surveys, Plot plans and Subdivision Record Plats by using Autodesk Civil 3D (CAD).
- Reduce field notes from field collected data into survey/civil grade base maps.
- Will also work in the field on control, topographic surveys, and pipeline surveys as Instrument Man of a one, two or three-person field crew.
- May also perform some office duties, including data reduction, field note reduction, calculations, data checks and staking computations using survey computer programs and AutoCAD.
- Cut and remove brush and undergrowth for line of sight.
- Performs mathematical calculations and field checking of field data.
- Reads and understands plans and specifications.
- Work alongside junior and senior level engineers to execute project deadlines.
- Network with current Colliers Engineering & Design professionals and gain real-life experience in consulting.
- In addition to the work-centered program, we also offer robust internship programming, which includes opportunities to work with other interns, learn about other areas of the business, and develop valuable communication skills and networking connections.
Qualifications:
- Pursuing an Associate's or Bachelor’s degree in Land Surveying, Geomatics, CADD, Engineering Technologies, or Civil Engineering.
- Must have reliable transportation to the office/field.
- Basic understanding of AutoCAD preferred.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Possess solid problem-solving skills.
- Must be able to work in a high-paced environment.
- Strong computer literacy, to include MS Office.
- Be able to carry up to forty pounds of equipment up flights of stairs.
- Be able to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
Compensation: $14.00 to $25.00 per hour (depending on qualifications)
