The intern will work directly with a manager on various water resources and watershed science projects, involving planning, design, and field work. They will gain hands-on experience with industry-standard software tools while contributing to a multidisciplinary consulting firm.
Requirements overview
Applicants must be currently enrolled as a Junior, Senior, or Graduate student in a degree program related to Civil Engineering, GIS, Water Resources, or similar fields. Candidates must possess strong communication and problem-solving skills and be able to work in the Colorado Springs or Denver offices.
Matrix Design Group is an employee-owned planning, engineering, and consulting firm that helps communities, governments, and organizations plan, design, and deliver the systems and places people rely on every day.
Through a multidisciplinary team of engineers, planners, landscape architects, environmental scientists, and technical specialists, Matrix brings together expertise across infrastructure, community development, federal programs, and environmental services to solve complex challenges and support resilient, sustainable growth.
Our work spans transportation and mobility, land and infrastructure planning and design, water resources, environmental services, landscape architecture and urban design, geospatial solutions, surveying, and construction management. Matrix also provides specialized services including program management, Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) consulting, infrastructure master planning, and support for military installations and federal agencies.
In addition, Direct Access – Matrix, a disability-led accessibility and inclusive design consultancy, helps organizations embed accessibility and universal design principles into projects across the built environment, infrastructure, and major events.
Matrix serves federal, state, and municipal clients as well as private-sector partners throughout the United States and internationally.
Matrix is committed to fostering a workplace where diverse perspectives, experiences, and ideas strengthen how we serve our clients and communities.
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Description
Matrix has been named a Zweig Group 2026 Best Firm to Work For!
About Matrix: Matrix Design Group, Inc., an employee-owned planning, engineering and environmental consulting firm is actively seeking a Spring 2027 intern to contribute to projects supporting our Colorado Springs and Denver offices. As an employee-owned company we are committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity, respect and excellence.
Our strengths of service, innovation, and skill are a result of that belief. We have a friendly, collegial, cooperative atmosphere. Matrix employees are encouraged to participate in employee wellness programs, social committees and community outreach programs. We strive to employ highly motivated people with excellent communication and applied problem-solving skills who desire to advance their talents and skills.
Internships are available year-round and offer both part-time and full-time status. Internships are available in the following cities:
* Colorado Springs, CO
* Denver, CO
To apply, students must submit a copy of their Resume and Cover Letter. Any incomplete applications will not be considered. The cover letter should state:
* Available start date
* City you are applying to
* Why you chose this internship opportunity
* What you expect to gain from the experience
Pay Range: $22.00 to $24.00 Hourly. Pay will be dependent upon experience.
Job Summary:
Matrix Design Group’s Internship program is a collaborative 10-week paid program that allows students to gain unparalleled exposure into the practicing principles within a multidisciplinary firm.
Designed for Juniors, Seniors and Graduate Students interested in a career in Water Resources and Watershed Sciences, each student will work directly with a manager/director on a variety of projects.
Planning, designing, and field work play crucial roles in providing students with a 360-degree approach and infusing real world experiences into education. While interning you will gain experience with tools such as AutoCAD, Civil 3-D, Bluebeam, ArcGIS and other industry specific tools relevant to your responsibilities.
Education and Experience:
* Must be enrolled in a degree program closely related to Civil Engineering, GIS, Water Resources and Watershed Sciences, Ecological Services, Construction Management, Planning, Environmental Services, or Landscape Architecture.
* Must be a Junior or Senior in an undergraduate program OR currently enrolled in a Master’s/PhD program.
Other Duties:
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Physical Demands:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Matrix Design Group, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, gender, color, religion, sex, national origin, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against based on disability.
The final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location.
Any applicant with a qualifying physical or mental disability who believes s/he requires a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process should contact us at 719-575-0100 for assistance.
How to Apply:
Please apply online at http://www.matrixdesigngroup.com/careers [http://www.matrixdesigngroup.com/careers]