Water Resources Engineer-Intern

Whitman, Requardt and Associates, LLP; Lynchburg (VA); On-site; USD 20,664 - 34,440; Full time

Job summary

A well-established engineering firm in Lynchburg, Virginia is seeking a highly motivated intern to join their Transportation Water Resources team. This internship offers hands-on experience in hydrologic and hydraulic design, stormwater management, and environmental compliance. The intern will assist with design and analysis, technical documentation, and field investigations, while gaining insight into local water resources regulations. Applicants must be pursuing a degree in Civil Engineering and possess strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Must be pursuing a bachelor’s or master's degree in Civil Engineering.
• Strong interest in water resources/hydraulics and transportation infrastructure.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Exposure to engineering software (e.g., MicroStation, AutoCAD, or GIS is a plus).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the design and analysis of stormwater management systems.
• Support hydrologic and hydraulic modeling using software.
• Help prepare construction documents and technical reports.
• Conduct field investigations and assist with data collection.
• Collaborate with engineers on multidisciplinary projects.
• Learn and apply local, state, and federal water resources regulations.

Skills

Strong interest in water resources/hydraulics

Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team

Education

Pursuing a bachelor’s or master's degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET accredited program

Tools

HEC-RAS

HY-8

TR-55

MicroStation

AutoCAD

GIS

Job description

At Whitman, Requardt & Associates, LLP, we are "People Focused and Project Driven". We have been in business for more than 110 years and we are known for our quality work and quality employees. This is your chance to join our team - help us to design the infrastructure and buildings that improve the world.

Whitman, Requardt & Associates, LLP is seeking a highly motivated intern to join our Transportation Water Resources team. This internship provides an excellent opportunity to gain hands‑on experience in hydrologic and hydraulic design, stormwater management, and environmental compliance for transportation infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the design and analysis of stormwater management systems, drainage structures, and erosion and sediment control plans.
• Support hydrologic and hydraulic modeling using software such as HEC‑RAS, HY‑8, and TR‑55.
• Help prepare construction documents, technical reports, and permit applications.
• Conduct field investigations and assist with data collection and site assessments.
• Collaborate with engineers and environmental scientists on multidisciplinary transportation projects.
• Learn and apply local, state, and federal water resources regulations (e.g., VDOT, MDOT, PennDOT, NCDOT).

Requirements

• Must be pursuing a bachelor’s or master's degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET accredited program.
• Strong interest in water resources/hydraulics and transportation infrastructure.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Exposure to engineering software (e.g., MicroStation, AutoCAD, or GIS is a plus)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

Required Submissions

• Resume
• A copy of current, or most recent, school transcript (If you are applying via a 3rd party site that does not allow attachments, please email transcript to [e-mail])

WRA is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and complies with all applicable anti‑discrimination laws.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis without the need for employment‑based visa sponsorship now or in the future. WRA will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity. (no sponsorship is available for H‑1B, L‑1, TN, O‑1, E‑3, H‑1B1, F‑1, J‑1, OPT, CPT or any other employment‑based visa)

***** Not accepting resumes from 3rd party recruiters for this position *****