Civil Engineering Intern

Dewberry Engineers Incorporated; Leesburg (VA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

Dewberry Engineers Incorporated seeks a Civil Engineering Intern for Summer 2027 in our Leesburg, VA office. The intern will work on all phases of civil/municipal engineering, including grading and roadway design, stormwater, water/sewer systems, and erosion control.

The program offers hands-on project experience, technical skill development, and exposure to projects similar to those handled by full-time staff. Workshops and networking events accompany a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a bachelor's or master's in Civil Engineering.
• Prior internship experience preferred.
• Knowledge of site/civil engineering practices including grading and roadway design.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Proficiency using CAD and Microsoft Office software.
• Desire to work in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Work on grading design, roadway design, stormwater management, and water and sanitary sewer design.
• Assist with permitting and code research, write specifications, and prepare permit applications.

Skills

Civil Engineering

Communication

CAD/CADD

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Civil Engineering

Tools

CAD (CADD)

Job description

Civil Engineering Intern

Dewberry is seeking a Civil Engineering Intern for Summer 2027 in our Leesburg, VA office.

Dewberry is a leading, market-facing professional services firm with more than 60 locations and 2,500 professionals nationwide. What sets us apart from our competitors is our people. At Dewberry, we seek out exceptional talent and strive to deliver the highest quality of services to our clients. Whether you're an experienced professional or a new graduate, you'll have the chance to collaborate with the best and brightest and work on innovative and complex projects at the forefront of the industry. Our commitment to excellence stems from our personal integrity and from other defining attributes, which we call "Dewberry at Work," that have inspired our employees to be successful for more than a half-century.

Responsibilities

Individual will work on all phases of civil/municipal engineering including grading design, roadway design, storm water management systems design, water and sanitary sewer design, and erosion and sediment control design. Individual may also conduct permitting and code research, write specifications, and preprare and submit permit applications.

Required Skills & Required Experience

• Currently pursuing a bachelors or masters degree in Civil Engineering is required
• Previous internship experience preferred
• Knowledge of Site/Civil engineering practices including grading design, roadway design, storm water management systems design, water and sanitary sewer design, and erosion and sediment control design
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Proficiency using CADD and Microsoft Office software
• Desire to work in a team environment

Don't meet every single requirement? At Dewberry we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace for our employees. So if you're excited about this role, but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the position description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may just be the right candidate for this or other opportunities.

*At this time, Dewberry will not sponsor a new applicant for work authorization.

*Dewberry is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or sexual orientation.

*Only recipients of an offer of employment from Dewberry, will be required to submit to a background screening which may include, but is not limited to, employment verification, educational and other credential verification, driving record check, criminal background check, and an investigative consumer report. These screenings will be conducted by Dewberry's background vendor of choice and will be conducted in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local law.

Salary Range

$18.75/hour - $29.75/hour. Depending upon other factors, i.e., skills, experience, location, market conditions, the range may vary slightly

Program Information

Summer Intern Program

During the summer intern program, interns gain hands-on project experience, develop technical skills, and put their classroom knowledge into action. Our interns are assigned meaningful work and are given the opportunity to work on projects similar to what they would be engaging with as a full-time employee.

Our interns get the opportunity to participate in a series of workshops and events, including:

• Networking opportunities to meet other interns, staff, and senior leaders across the business.
• Learning about our services, projects, and clients.
• Professional development workshops, including a career planning workshop and a DiSC assessment to learn more about themselves and how to work effectively with others.
• Summer-long group project where interns work alongside firm leaders to address issues that will impact our future strategy.