Civil Engineering Intern - Summer 2027
About the role
At MacKay, 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. MacKay 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
Benefits
- People-first culture focused on well-being, balance, and professional and personal success
- Meaningful work on complex infrastructure and environmental challenges that support critical systems
- Growth and opportunity as the company expands across geographies, services, and markets
- Strong foundation built on over 50 years of experience, quality work, and strong relationships
- Opportunities to share in success through employee ownership options and long-term financial value
- Core values: honesty, dedication, relationships
- Benefit package: medical (including HSA high‑deductible option), dental, vision, FSA, supplemental life insurance
- 100% company‑paid