Water Resources Intern- Summer 2027

Vanasse Hangen Brustlin Inc.; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness programs

Job summary

Vanasse Hangen Brustlin Inc. (VHB) seeks a Water Resources Intern for Summer 2027 in our Richmond, VA office to contribute to drainage design, calculations, CAD support, and field data collection on transportation projects.

The role emphasizes collaboration across disciplines, strong communication, and attention to detail. Candidates are pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s in Civil/Environmental/Water Resources engineering or related fields and should be proficient in MS Office;

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's in Civil/Environmental/BioAg Engineering or related field.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• MicroStation and/or AutoCAD experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Interact with VHB staff to advance projects.
• Assist engineering calculations, analyses, and report prep.
• Assist development of drainage designs for transportation projects.
• Provide CAD support for design projects.
• Perform quantity take-offs and construction estimates.
• Conduct field investigations and data collection.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Multitasking

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Civil/Env/Water Eng

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

MicroStation

AutoCAD

Job description

Water Resources Intern- Summer 2027

Job Locations

US-VA-Richmond | US-VA-Williamsburg

ABOUT THE POSITION

VHB's growing Richmond, VA office is looking for a Water Resources Intern to join our team for the Summer of 2027.

Responsibilities

• Effectively interact with numerous VHB staff to advance projects in a timely manner
• Assist with engineering calculations, analysis, and report preparation
• Assist with development of drainage designs for transportation projects
• Assist with CAD support for design projects
• Perform quantity take-offs and calculations for construction estimates
• Perform field investigations and data collection for new and ongoing projects

Skills and Attributes

• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to independently manage multiple tasks and interact appropriately and positively with teammates
• Willingness to support different engineering disciplines
• Self-motivated with attention to detail
• Good time management skills and the ability to meet deadlines

Qualifications

• Candidates must be currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Civil/Environmental/Bio Ag Engineering or related studies
• Proficient in the Microsoft Office Suite
• MicroStation and/or AutoCAD experience preferred

VHB does not provide housing for internships.

The hourly pay range for this position, located in Virginia, is $19 to $30. The actual hourly rate offered will be determined based on job-related factors, including geographic location, internal equity, experience, credentials, skills, education, work schedule, and other factors permitted by law. The posted hourly range reflects base pay only. Additional compensation and benefits available to eligible employees are outlined in our Total Rewards Program.

VHB offers a differentiating work experience, including a comprehensive benefits package that includes eligibility to participate in the VHB 401(k) plan, medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, wellness programs, tuition reimbursement, and recognition programs.

Details on VHB's benefits package can be found here: Benefits Checklist

Building what's next, together.

Our people make the difference. We foster a technology-empowered, peopledriven, futureready culture where agility, innovation, and collaboration shape how we work every day.

When you join VHB, you’ll find:

• Meaningful work on complex projects with real community impact
• A collaborative, inclusive culture that values curiosity and shared success
• Support to grow your skills and lead through change
• Learning and development supported by evolving tools and technologies, including AI
• Best-in-class benefits and a flexible, hybrid work environment

We’re growing across the East Coast and are consistently recognized as a great place to work. Ready to shape what's next? Learn more about what sets our employee experience apart and connect with us.

VHB is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer. Since our founding, we have intentionally fostered a culture of inclusion and belonging, supported by deep-rooted core values, one of which is diversity. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.