Feb. 23, 2026

Dear CEAE Students,
Have you joined our new CEAE LinkedIn page? Click follow to stay up to date on events, faculty highlights, student news and more.
Study abroad deadlines are coming up on March 1. If you're interested, don't wait! Talk with your advisor! Scroll down for more information.
Also, you definitely don't want to miss this!
Please plan to join us on Feb. 25, 2026 from noon-4 p.m. at CU Boulder’s Department of Civil, Environmental and Architectural Engineering virtual career and internship fair through Handshake. There is no better time to find a job or internship than at the career fair!
Please scroll down to this newsletter's "Jobs and Internships" section for additional information.
Upcoming Events and Deadlines
March 23-24. Limelight Hotel, Boulder, CO
Students are welcome to attend this dynamic event, which will explore the convergence of quantum technologies and space applications with some of the top experts in the fields.
Note the schedule, which lists which events are open to all registered attendees. This is a free event.
Register
Women in Engineering: Panel & Networking Event
When: Wednesday, March 11, 2026, 6 - 8:30 p.m.
Where: Williams Village Multipurpose Room, 510 30th St., Boulder
More information and registration
Join us for the fifth annual Women in Engineering panel at CU Boulder, held during the university’s 150th anniversary year. As CU Boulder reflects on its legacy and looks to the future, alumnae at different stages of their careers will share insights, lessons learned and strategies for navigating the engineering field and advancing professionally.
This panel offers students practical advice, exposure to diverse engineering career paths and the opportunity to learn from CU Boulder alumni experiences across generations. Attendees will also have the chance to connect with panelists, alumni, faculty and students.
All are welcome and encouraged to attend!
Women in Stem Day—TODAY!
Join us in celebrating women in STEM by building community through conversation (and snacks)! All are welcome!
What: Women in STEM Day Celebration
When: Feb. 23, 5-7 p.m. TODAY!
Where: Chancellor's Hall and Auditorium (4th floor of Case)
RSVP required
Don't miss "Grad School 101" info session
Considering graduate school or heading straight into industry after graduation? Learn more about CU Boulder's BAM programs and general information about graduate school. Hear from the CEAE graduate advising team and a CU graduate working in industry about the value of an MS degree, the application process and tips for success.
This session is geared toward third-year students considering the Bachelor's-Accelerated Master's (BAM) program and seeking information about graduate school, but all students are welcome. It will be held March 9 from 11:10 a.m. to 12:10 p.m. on Zoom. RSVP to get the Zoom link.
The fall BAM application deadline is April 1.
CEAE WAFFLE FRIDAYS!!!
Start your Friday right with a warm, made-to-order waffle—customizable with your favorite toppings! Enjoy a break with a CEAE friend, or pick up a waffle between classes. All CEAE students are welcome. No RSVP needed!
📍 CEAE Student Break Space (ECCE 1B65)
🗓 April 3, 2026
🕙 10 a.m. – Noon
Save the date: April 17, 2026
CEAE Student Coffee Socials – a part of the CEAE Peer Mentoring Program!
Interested in connecting with Architectural or Civil Engineering peers? Stop by for coffee and snacks at an upcoming coffee social. CEAE peer mentors will be there to share information about the peer mentoring program—or you can simply grab a coffee, enjoy a snack and meet some new CEAE friends. No RSVP required. Open to all CEAE students on the following dates:
Tuesday, March 3, 9-11 a.m., ECNW 150A
Thursday, March 26, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., ECNW 150A
CEAE Faculty Story Series
The Department of Civil, Environmental, and Architectural Engineering (CEAE) invites all CEAE students, staff and faculty to join us for the Spring 2026 Faculty Stories Series.
This lecture series highlights our own faculty as they share their journeys into engineering, current research and visions for the future. Light food and refreshments will be provided.
Wednesday, March 4 |12:15-1:15 | ECCE 1B41
Professors Shideh Dashti and Mark Hernandez will be presenting.
Wednesday, April 15, TBD, DLC 1B70/1B65
Study Abroad Awaits!
First-year students: Interested in studying in Spain? Pre-approved courses make it easy to study abroad at Universitat Politècnica de València in the fall of your second year. The application deadline for Fall 2026 is March 1—talk with your advisor now.
First- and second-year students: Interested in studying in South Africa? Pre-approved courses are available for studying abroad in your second or third year at the University of Cape Town. The application deadline for Fall 2026 is March 1—check in with your advisor soon.
Summer 2026 Classes
The Department of Civil, Environment and Architectural Engineering is offering in Summer 2026:
- Thermodynamics (AREN 2110), remote, Maymester.
- Analytical Mechanics, "Statics" (CVEN 2121) class, remote/online hybrid, Augmester.
You can find more information in Class Search.
Please speak with your advisor if you are interested!
Career Events
Don't miss the CEAE Virtual Career and Internship Fair!
The Department of Civil, Environmental and Architectural Engineering virtual career and internship fair is nearly three weeks away on Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2026, 12-4pm. Please Login to Handshake to update your profile, register for the event and sign up for 1:1 and group sessions. See attached for detailed instructions.
We strongly suggest you join this fair and talk to a lot of employers. We currently have 26 employers registered. Now is your best chance to land a full-time job or internship.
- Resume and Interview Advice – We recorded the following 30-minute video for some tips and tricks - https://youtu.be/WqA3ktkJ8Cc
- Companies – Attached is a list of companies with some detail to narrow your search. Do your homework for each company you plan to meet. You can find more information on handshake.
- SIGN UP for Group and one-to-one sessions – Consider group sessions as an information session to learn more about the company and to ask questions. The 1:1 sessions are equivalent to you “walking up to the booth” at a fair. Use those sessions for a personal interaction to attempt to get a follow-up interview.
- Register and update your resume – see the attached student prep sheet for instructions
Get a job now! Please don’t wait.
P.S. If you’re not seeing any available 1:1 sessions or group sessions, it probably means the company hasn’t established their schedule yet. I recommend you check back as employers populate their sessions.
Jobs and Internships
Undergraduate Student Position
CU Boulder's Oleksy and Bhaskar labs are seeking an undergraduate technician to work in urban hydrology in summer 2026.
Internships
Forestry Aid/Forestry Technician, Rio Grande National Forest NEW!
Application Deadline: March 3
The Rio Grande National Forest is offering the opportunity to fill up to two Forestry Aid/Forestry Technician positions working for the Engineering Team on the Rio Grande National Forest in southern Colorado’s San Luis Valley. Interested candidates must apply at USAJOBS.gov between February 20, 2026, to March 3, 2026. Questions about the position can be directed to Kristen Schmidt at kristen.schmidt@usda.gov or Meg Sullivan at margaret.sullivan@usda.gov. It is recommended to have a maximum of a two-page resume, to state in the application you want to work at the Rio Grande National Forest and please email Kristen Schmidt or Meg Sullivan, if you did apply, so we can let the hiring team know you want to be part of the engineering group.
Major Duties include: These positions will work for the Engineering Team, which provides a variety of services to the Forest including road & facilities management, deferred maintenance, reporting, inspection, inventory, participation on interdisciplinary teams, site investigation, design, construction implementation, emergency response, and much more! The main task will be to assist with road maintenance, reconstruction, operations and planning. But may also be asked to assist in portions of projects for forest development facilities including roads, trails, water and wastewater facilities, buildings, dams, bridges, culverts, and other engineering facilities. Assist in inspecting construction projects for adherence to approved plans and specifications. May serve as an expert draftsperson, preparing final plans and drawings for review by the designer. The entire engineering team works together to provide a Forest wide cohesive engineering program. All these positions will be hands on, on site and field going positions.
Interested candidates must apply at USAJOBS.gov with a maximum two-page resume between Feb. 20 and March 3, 2026.
- 2026 Summer Internship, BBA Water Consultants
- Project Engineer Internship 2026, Confluence Builders, Castle Rock/Parker, CO. To apply, email your resume to Tyler Smith.
- Attention Veterans! Intern positions, Turner Construction, named as one of America's best employers for veterans by Forbes.
- Central Federal Lands Highway Division — Learn more: Why Work for Federal Lands Highway - YouTube
- Central Federal Lands Highway Division — Entry-level career development program
2,700 temporary, permanent seasonal and permanent employee positions; entry to mid-level Eligibility, position and location details, application tips and instructions.
Full-time positions
- Assistant Estimator, Adolfson & Peterson Construction, Aurora, CO NEW!
- Entry-level structural engineer, McNary Bergeron (MBJ).To express interest, send an email to bridges@mcnarybergeron.com.
- Engineer-in-Training, Structure Asset Management, State of Colorado, Denver.
- Project Engineer, Confluence Builders, Castle Rock/Parker, CO. To apply, email your resume to Tyler Smith.
- Attention Veterans! Entry-level positions, Turner Construction, named as one of America's best employers for veterans by Forbes.
- Central Federal Lands Highway Division: For students not ready to apply, but would like to stay updated
For a list of current CEAE openings, check out CEAE’s employment page, which will be updated throughout the semester.
Scholarships and Fellowships
Are you a first-year CU Engineering student interested in construction engineering & design infrastructure?
The Kiewit Design-Build Scholars Program may be for you! The program supports students through scholarship funding, programmatic events, industry mentorship and a guaranteed summer internship. Students from civil, environmental, architectural, electrical, chemical, and integrated design engineering are eligible to apply.
Apply NOW through March 15 for the 2026-2027 academic year.
Read more about the Kiewit Design-Build Scholars Program here.
Reach out to Ben Weihrauch or Associate Teaching Professor Chris Senseney with any questions.
Seminars
GEGM Boase Seminars
Are you curious about geotechnical engineering, interested in interdisciplinary research topics, or wondering what the field is like in research and industry?
The Geotechnical Engineering and Geomechanics (GEGM) group presents our Boase Seminar Series!
This is a great opportunity to learn about the field and hear firsthand about the innovative research your peers are doing. To receive reminders for this and future seminars or activities in geotechnical engineering, please fill out our GEGM Mailing List Form.
Check out our Boase Hydrologic Sciences and Water Resources Engineering Seminar Series
Check out our Boase Environmental Engineering Seminar Series
Advisor's Corner
This is a great time of year to come meet with your advisor, so please consider this an enthusiastic invitation to catch up with us.
If you are a first-year student, please be aware that you do not have an advising hold on your account this semester. However, we fully encourage you to make an appointment with your advisor to discuss any or all of the following:
*Personal and academic well-being
*Additional support resources
*Interest in studying abroad or adding a minor
*Ways to get involved in student organizations within engineering or on campus
*Course planning for summer and fall
Stay well, everybody, and we hope to see you soon!