South Platte Renew · 11 hours ago
SPR Environmental Science/Engineering Intern
Englewood, Colorado, United States
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$17.50/hr - $26.50/hrSouth Platte Renew is seeking an Environmental Science/Engineering Intern for the summer of 2026 to join their Data & Regulatory Team. The intern will assist in environmental data collection, regulatory compliance, and data analysis, while gaining exposure to fieldwork and various business areas within the organization.
Environmental Services
Responsibilities
Performs analysis, prepares technical reports and provides comments related to permitting, reporting, and data management activities
Conducts data analysis, develops analytics tools, creates data visualizations and automates reporting of key information to regulatory agencies and internal end-users
Conducts technical analyses on flows, water quality, and plant process data
Performs field work and data collection at the plant and in the South Platte River watershed
Prepares scientific research, calculations, and modeling
Prepares technical reports; meets and coordinates with environmental programs department, operations staff, consultants, contractors, government agencies, and utilities companies
Develops and improves upon tools and business processes utilizing geospatial databases
Utilizes GIS to produce maps, drawings, and graphics
Operates accessory equipment, scanners and plotters
Performs additional duties as assigned
Performs other duties as assigned and required
Qualification
Required
Currently enrolled and working toward a Bachelor's, Master's or other advanced degree in Environmental Science, Watershed Science, Engineering, Chemistry, Biology, Data Analytics, or a directly related field
Demonstrated commitment to producing high quality work through independent or course-related projects, previous internship experience, or volunteer work
Valid Colorado driver's license and a clear or acceptable MVR
Working knowledge of environmental concepts, mathematics, statistics, and water chemistry
Data analysis and data management
Basic computer knowledge including, but not limited to, Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook
Strong communications skills, verbally and writing, needed to maintain effective working relationships with contractors, consultants, and plant staff
Ability to interpret and use information from engineering reports, plans, specifications, regulations, and technical documentation
Advanced skills needed to perform scientific/engineering calculations
Preferred
Wastewater treatment processes
Site compliance – stormwater management, environmental safety, inspections
Regulations, environmental permitting compliance, and codes
Experience with Business Intelligence software, such as Microsoft Power BI or Tableau for reporting, data visualizations, and analysis
Statistical analysis using R or Python
ArcGIS or comparable geospatial software
Knowledge of environmental modeling software such as water quality modeling or water resources modeling
Field experience conducting water quality sampling
Company
South Platte Renew
South Platte Renew (SPR) is passionate about renewing natural resources for Colorado’s future.
Founded in 1977
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase