Utility Engineering Cohort Intern

Arlington County VA•Arlington, VA

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

This is a one-year, full-time, paid Internship Program. Arlington County requires all applicants to thoroughly complete each section of the application, including prior job responsibilities, duties, and supplemental questions. The Department of Environmental Services (DES) is seeking an Utility Engineering Intern who will assist the Water Sewer Streets Bureau in managing the maintenance and capital planning of 1,058 lane miles of street, 443 miles of sidewalk, 458 miles of water mains, 458 miles of sanitary sewer mains, 373 miles of stormwater mains and associated structures such as manholes, catch basins, and outfalls. Arlington County is an innovative local government in Northern Virginia seeking motivated candidates for one-year internship opportunities across multiple departments. These roles are ideal for recent graduates and current graduate students with limited professional experience who are looking to kickstart their careers. Interns gain hands-on experience supporting key County initiatives while participating in a structured cohort-based development program. Throughout the year, interns work under the mentorship of senior staff, contributing fresh ideas, improving processes, and leveraging technology to enhance organizational effectiveness, all while familiarizing themselves with a public-sector environment.

Requirements

Recent, 2025 and/or 2026 college graduates earning either a Bachelor’s or a Master’s degree in the area of consideration prior to the start date of the Cohort Program (Sept. 2026)
No professional-level work experience (less than one year) in the internship field
Currently enrolled student in a Master’s degree program related to the internship, but must not have significant professional-level work experience in the internship area and must be available to work during designated hours
Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Data Science Engineering, Computer Science, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Statistics, Economics, or related discipline degree
Possess, or obtain by time of appointment, a valid driver’s license, and must provide or authorize Arlington County to obtain a copy of official driving record
Ability and willingness to use alternative methods of transportation to perform assigned duties and responsibilities at locations other than the primary worksite

Nice To Haves

G.P.A. of 3.0 or above is preferred and applicants may be asked to provide certified official transcripts
Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Teams, PowerBI, etc.)
Familiarity with Cartegraph or similar asset management software
Familiarity with ESRI (GIS) software
Familiarity with Adobe software
Experience with data analysis and asset management

Responsibilities

Supporting routine field inspections of water, sanitary sewer, and stormwater infrastructure, including water mains, storm and sanitary sewer mains, valves, hydrants, manholes, and storm drains
Documenting field conditions through photographs, field notes, and asset management systems (AMS)
Conducting engineering records research to verify and update asset management data for water, sewer, and transportation assets, including mains, manholes, hydrants, valves, guardrails, and retaining walls
Utilizing ArcGIS Pro, Cartegraph, Microsoft Excel, Power BI, and other software applications to generate reports, analyze and visualize data, create maps, and identify recurring asset maintenance issues
Preparing as-built documentation and updating engineering record drawings using Adobe software
Assisting with tracking Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system data to identify unusual operating conditions for staff review
Organizing project files, maps, and documentation to support operations and maintenance activities
Performing other duties as assigned