Water/Wastewater Engineering Intern

Dewberry; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

Dewberry is seeking a Water/Wastewater Engineering Intern for Summer 2027 in our Boston, MA office. This role offers hands-on project experience, professional growth, and exposure to the latest technology to solve client challenges.

Local candidates preferred; the internship emphasizes learning through workshops, group projects, and collaboration with experienced engineers. Prior internship and AutoCAD knowledge are valued assets.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a B.S. in Civil, Environmental or related Engineering.
• Previous internship experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD is a plus.
• Experience in Microsoft Office is preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required.
• Must be able to work in a team environment and possess excellent interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with designing water collection, storage, and distribution systems as well as water treatment systems.
• Assist with designing wastewater collection and transmission systems.
• Provide support by conducting alternative technology evaluations.
• Help with performing hydraulic modeling, preparing specifications and design calculations, and preparing technical memoranda.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Teamwork

Interpersonal skills

Education

B.S. in Civil/Environmental Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description

Dewberry is currently seeking a Water/Wastewater Engineering Intern for Summer 2027 to join ourBoston, MA office.

This is an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic and talented individual to join a team of outstanding professionals. This position offers 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.

*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 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.

Responsibilities

• Assist with designing water collection, storage, and distribution systems as well as water treatment systems.
• Assist with designing wastewater collection and transmission systems.
• Provide support by conducting alternative technology evaluations.
• Help with performing hydraulic modeling, preparing specifications and design calculations, and preparing technical memoranda.

Required Skills & Required Experience

• Currently pursuing a B.S. in Civil, Environmental or related Engineering required.
• Previous internship experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD is a plus.
• Experience in Microsoft office is preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required.
• Must be able to work in a team environment and possess excellent interpersonal skills.

*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.