Water Resources Engineer Intern

Dewberry; Merrifield (VA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

Dewberry is seeking a Water Resources Engineer Intern for Winter 2026 in our Fairfax, VA office. You will assist with drainage design calculations for roadway storm sewer systems and perform hydrologic/hydraulic analyses for bridges, culverts, and waterways, while helping prepare plans and permit applications.

Local candidates preferred; no housing stipend provided. Dewberry is an Equal Opportunity Employer offering opportunities for growth and exposure to innovative projects.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in civil engineering with a focus in water resources.
• Knowledge of water quality modeling, wastewater modeling, and water quality regulatory issues preferred.
• Previous coursework in hydrology and hydraulics preferred.
• Knowledge of floodplain delineation, stormwater management, culvert and bridge hydraulics, and drainage design preferred.
• GIS skills and MS Office proficiency preferred.
• Previous internship experience preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills are required.
• Ability to work in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with drainage design calculations for roadway storm sewer systems.
• Perform hydrologic and/or hydraulic analyses for bridges, culverts, and waterways.
• Prepare design plans, reports, and permit applications.
• Collaborate with project team to support delivery of project tasks.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Hydraulic analysis

Hydrology

Education

Civil Engineering degree (B.S./M.S.) focus in Water Resources

Tools

GIS

MS Office

Job description

Job Description

Dewberry is currently seeking a Water Resources EngineerIntern for Winter 2026 to perform water resources work in our Fairfax, VA office.The individual will assist with drainage design calculations for roadway storm sewer systems; hydrologic and/or hydraulic analyses for bridges, culverts and waterways; preparation of plans; and preparation of design reports and permit applications.

*Local candidates preferred, no housing stipend provided.

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 haveinspired our employees to be successful for more than a half-century.

Required Skills & Required Experience

• Current pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master's Degree in Civil Engineering with a focus in Water Resources or related field is preferred.
• Knowledge of water quality modeling, wastewater modeling, and water quality regulatory issues preferred.
• Previous coursework in hydrology and hydraulics preferred.
• Knowledge of floodplain delineation, storm water management, culvert and bridge hydraulics, and drainage design preferred.
• General skills in GIS preferred.
• Previous internship experience preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills are required.
• Proficiency in MS Office software.
• Ability 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 anyway. 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.