Denver Industry Spring Trip 2015

2015 Engineering Industry Spring Trip - Denver

Tour These Prestigious Companies:
Gates Corporation:
The Gates Corporation is the world’s leading manufacturer of power transmission belts and a premier global manufacturer of fluid power products.

Hensel Phelps:
One of the largest general contractors and construction managers in the United States, ranked consistently among ENR's (Engineering News-Record) top 20 Contractors

RTD Light Rail:
The transit system in the Denver, Colorado metropolitan area. It currently operates 79 local, 16 express, 16 regional, 11 limited, and 5 skyRide bus routes plus some special services. It also includes 6 light rail lines with 46 stations and 47 miles (76 km) of track.

Urban Drainage & Flood Control:
Established by the Colorado legislature in 1969, for the purpose of assisting local governments in the Denver metropolitan area with multi-jurisdictional drainage and flood control problems.

Additional tentative company tours include:
Union Pacific, Ball Aerospace, Noble Energy, Denver Public Works, Denver Airport, Colorado School of Mines, and HDR.


March 21-25, 2015 (Spring Break)
Deadline to Register: Friday, February 13, 2015

All UNL College of Engineering undergraduate students in Lincoln and Omaha are eligible to participate. 
  • Participate in valuable networking opportunities
  • Meet and interact with professional engineers
  • Tour various engineering firms and sites
  • Make connections for possible future internships, co-ops, or jobs
An Amazing Value!
Early Bird Registration Fee: $175 (register before or by January 30, 2015)
  • Includes lodging, air transportation, entertainment, and some meals
Late Registration Fee: $225 (Jan. 31 – Feb. 13, 2015)
Reservations are limited to 80 students (first-come, first serve)

Registering for this trip does not guarantee that you will be a participant.  You will be contacted in the future with a confirmation email.  Directions for payment will be announced in the confirmation email.

While participating in the University of Nebraska-Lincoln College of Engineering Spring Industry Trip, you not only represent yourself but also your school and community. There are certain behavioral expectations that must be observed by all participants to maintain participation on this trip.

All participants of this trip are prohibited from involvement in unsafe, irresponsible, and/or illegal conduct. In addition, you may not have in your possession or use alcohol or illegal drugs (state of Nebraska laws) at any time during the trip.