Water Resources Engineering Intern

Dewberry Engineers Incorporated; Gainesville (VA); On-site; USD 24,452 - 39,606; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing bonus

Job summary

Ddewberry is seeking a Water Resources Engineering Intern for Summer 2027 in our Gainesville, VA office. This role offers hands-on project experience, collaboration with senior staff, and exposure to water resources design and modeling.

Housing bonus may be available for eligible candidates. The program emphasizes professional development through workshops and real project work in a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• Pursuing Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field required.
• Knowledge of water quality modeling, wastewater modeling, and water quality regulatory issues.
• Knowledge of floodplain delineation, storm water management, culvert and bridge hydraulics, and drainage design.
• Previous internship experience preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills are required.
• Proficiency in MS Office software.
• Ability to work in a team environment.

Skills

Water quality modeling

Wastewater modeling

Regulatory issues

Floodplain delineation

Storm water management

Culvert hydraulics

Bridge hydraulics

Drainage design

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Job Description

Dewberry is currently seeking a Water Resources Engineering Intern in our Gainesville, VA office for Summer 2027. This is an excellent career opportunity for an enthusiastic and talented individual to join a team of outstanding professionals. This position offers tremendous potential for professional growth in a great working environment and the opportunity to apply the latest technology to help our clients solve their most challenging problems.

A housing bonus might be available for candidates that meet eligibility criteria.

Dewberry is a leading, market-facing professional services firm with more than 60 locations and 2,000+ professionals nationwide. What sets us apart from our competitors are 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.

Required Skills & Required Experience

• Pursuing Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field required.
• Knowledge of water quality modeling, wastewater modeling, and water quality regulatory issues.
• Knowledge of floodplain delineation, storm water management, culvert and bridge hydraulics, and drainage design.
• Previous internship experience preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills are required.
• Proficiency in MS Office software.
• Ability to work in a team environment.

Salary Range

Salary Range: $17.75/hour - $28.75/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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

Background Screening

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.