Opportunities

Hensel Phelps is a nationally recognized leader in general contracting and construction, delivering high‑quality, complex projects across the country. They excel in planning, building, and managing landmark facilities that make a meaningful difference in the communities they serve.

This externship will take place at two jobsites: Water Utilities Project – 2716 W Trilby Rd Fort Collins, CO 80526 and Office Building Project – Near Eisenhower Blvd. & Hwy I25. The experience will consist of 4 consecutive weeks, 20 hours per week, sometime in the months of June or July, 80 hours total. Specific dates TBD after discussion with prospective students. Students must be 17 years old to participate and have their own form of transportation. There are three positions available.

Mortenson Externship. Mortenson’s ACE Externship is more than just a summer job, it’s a comprehensive paid externship experience offering you valuable real word insights. This eight-week program will provide students with exposure to all aspects of the construction business, including estimating, scheduling, jobsite experiences, safety, and virtual design. Upon completion, students will be eligible for a $2,000/year scholarship renewable for four years. Join Mortenson’s team and experience what a career in construction could look like for you. Externship will take place in Mortenson’s Denver office. To apply, click here.

Martin/Martin is a Civil and Structural Engineering firm located in Lakewood, CO. We are seeking an ACE intern who is interested in civil or structural engineering. The intern must be able to work 20 hours/week for 4 weeks during the summer in the Lakewood office. These weeks do not have to be consecutive. There are two positions open.

Smith Seckman Reid (SSR) is a national engineering design and consulting firm that specializes in mechanical, electrical, plumbing, technology, and sustainability systems. Basically, we design the stuff that makes hospitals, schools, and entertainment venues run smoothly—and safely. Our Denver office is at the heart of it all, and we’re excited to open our doors to one ACE students this summer!

Dates: June 1st – June 26th
Length: 4 weeks, part-time (Monday-Thursday from 9am-2pm)

• Sit in on real project meetings and client discussions
• Explore active engineering design work
• Learn the ropes of Revit and other design software
• Visit project sites to see your mentors’ work in action
• Chat with engineers from different disciplines about how they got started and what they love about the field—approved 2/23/26

Turner Construction is a North America-based, international construction services company and is a leading builder in diverse markets. Experiences are available in Denver-metro area and start on 7/6/2026. They would like the students for 4 weeks, 20 hours a week 7/6/26-7/31/26. Prefer students who are 18 but will consider less than 18. There are three positions available.

RTA Architects creates award-winning architectural and interior designs for the Colorado built environment. This experience will be in Colorado Springs during the June/July timeframe. They would like one student for 2 weeks, 40 hours a week.

The Beck Group is an integrated architecture, construction, and technology firm with a history spanning more than a century. Founded in 1912 and headquartered in Dallas, we combine design and construction under one roof through a true design‑build delivery model. This integrated approach allows us to collaborate more effectively, innovate faster, and deliver high‑quality projects that enhance communities and serve our clients’ visions.

The Beck Group is offering a two‑week summer externship for a high school student participating in the ACE Mentorship Program who is interested in Architecture, Construction, and/or Engineering. This externship provides hands‑on exposure to the integrated design‑build process, showcasing how Beck combines architecture, interiors, technology, and construction into a seamless project delivery approach.

Norris Design is a worldwide strategic partner in planning, landscape architecture and branding. We create value for our clients by combining excellent service with innovative solutions that can be implemented (in other words, our designs get built!). Our planners, landscape architects, brand specialists, irrigation experts, construction managers and placemakers come together to transform concept into reality — creating places that grow better with time. See what we mean at www.norris-design.com.

Norris Design is offering a two‑week summer externship for a high school student participating in the ACE Mentorship Program who is interested in Planning, Landscape Architecture and Branding. This experience will be in Denver, CO and starts in late May for two weeks, 40 hours a week. Students 18 years or older are preferred and must have their own transportation. There is one position available. Students will be participating in projects in the Denver area.