What are the responsibilities and job description for the Civil Engineering Internship position at E-470 Public Highway Authority?
Position Opening
JOB TITLE: Civil Engineering Internship
E-470 OVERVIEW: E-470 Public Highway Authority is a dynamic public agency managing the 47-mile toll facility on the eastern perimeter of the Denver Metro area. E-470 serves its customers as well as provides back-office tolling services for all other toll facilities in the State of Colorado. E-470 strives to provide top-notch customer service, improve safety, and save time for our drivers while being Colorado’s one-stop shop for tolling services.
JOB FUNCTION: 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.
OBJECTIVES:
• 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.
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).
Education or Formal Training: Student completing third year/entering fourth year of an undergraduate program leading to a degree related civil engineering.
Job Type: Full-time $25.00 per hour Additional Information This internship position is anticipated to begin in May of 2025 and last through mid-August, 2025. Work hours may be negotiable around a class schedule. Interested candidates please email resumes to jkramer@e-470.com
OTHER: • DEPARTMENT: Engineering • REPORTS TO: Engineering Director • FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt • CLASSIFICATION: At Will
Salary : $25
