Jobs and Internships
These job and internship postings were sent directly to the CEAE Department by employers, but many more opportunities are available! Students, you are also encouraged to sign up for Handshake and explore all of the resources offered by CU Boulder’s Career Services Office. This careers page is regularly updated, so please check back soon for new opportunities.
Employers: Visit our Corporate Partners page if you’re interested in posting your job opportunity here.
This page was updated April 21, 2025.
Undergraduate and Graduate Student Research Positions
The Hydro-Urban Bhaskar (HUB) research group is seeking CU students as research assistants for field work studying how various landscape types affect urban heat. We are looking for multiple students to work part-time (up to 15 hours per week) to set up, monitor and remove urban heat monitoring stations. This position will start June 2025 and will run until late July 2025. Students from all majors who are interested in this project are encouraged to apply. Required qualifications are reliability and a valid driver's license. More information on handshake. Posted March 24, 2025.
CIEST Research Technician
Full-time positions
- Project Engineer (multiple positions in various locations), NOVO Construction—posted March 6, 2025
- Civil Engineer I/II (Hydraulics), GEI Consultants. Structural engineers are also encouraged to apply to this position. Be sure to highlight your interest in structural engineering on your resume or the company's online form.
- Civil Engineer (construction), entry-level position — Central Federal Lands Highway Division — posted Jan. 8, 2024
- Central Federal Lands Highway Division: For students not ready to apply, but would like to stay updated— posted Jan. 8, 2024
Internships
- Civil Engineering Summer Intern, Boulder County Public Works—posted April 3, 2025
- Project Engineer Intern, NOVO Construction—posted March 6, 2025
- 2025 Summer Internships, BBA Water Consultants. — posted Jan. 10, 2025
- Central Federal Lands Highway Division — Learn more: Why Work for Federal Lands Highway - YouTube
- Central Federal Lands Highway Division — Entry-level career development program; Construction Control Inspector; Pathways student intern (civil engineering); Entry-level civil engineering program
- USDA Forest Service — Rocky Mountain Region —posted Oct. 24, 2023
2,700 temporary, permanent seasonal and permanent employee positions; entry to mid-level Eligibility, position and location details, application tips and instructions.