Water Resources Engineer Intern

Dewberry • Fairfax, VA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Dewberry is seeking a Water Resources Engineer Intern for Winter 2026 in its Fairfax, Virginia office. The intern will assist with water resources work, including drainage design calculations for roadway storm sewer systems; hydrologic and/or hydraulic analyses for bridges, culverts, and waterways; and preparation of plans, design reports, and permit applications. Local candidates are preferred; no housing stipend is provided.

Dewberry is a professional services firm with more than 60 locations and 2,500 professionals nationwide. Its internship program offers hands-on project experience, technical skill development, and opportunities to apply classroom knowledge. Interns receive meaningful work and may participate in networking events, sessions about the firm’s services, projects, and clients, professional development workshops, and a summer-long group project with firm leaders.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil Engineering, with a focus in Water Resources, or a related field is preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office software.
• Ability to work in a team environment.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of water quality modeling, wastewater modeling, and water quality regulatory issues.
• Previous coursework in hydrology and hydraulics.
• Knowledge of floodplain delineation, storm water management, culvert and bridge hydraulics, and drainage design.
• General skills in GIS.
• Previous internship experience.
• Local to the Fairfax, Virginia area.

Responsibilities

• Assist with drainage design calculations for roadway storm sewer systems.
• Assist with hydrologic and/or hydraulic analyses for bridges, culverts, and waterways.
• Assist with preparation of plans.
• Assist with preparation of design reports and permit applications.
• Participate in internship program activities, including networking, professional development workshops, and a summer-long group project.

Benefits

• Internship program includes hands-on project experience, technical skill development, meaningful work, networking opportunities, and professional development workshops.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern