Water Resources Engineer Intern
About The Position
Dewberry is seeking a Water Resources Engineer Intern for Winter 2026, based in its Fairfax, Virginia office. The intern will support water resources work, including drainage design calculations for roadway storm sewer systems; hydrologic and/or hydraulic analyses for bridges, culverts, and waterways; plan preparation; and preparation of design reports and permit applications. Local candidates are preferred, and no housing stipend is provided. Dewberry is a professional services firm with more than 60 locations and 2,500 professionals nationwide. Its internship program provides hands-on project experience, technical skill development, and opportunities to apply classroom knowledge to meaningful projects similar to work performed by full-time employees. Interns may take part in networking, workshops and events, learning about Dewberry’s services, projects, and clients, professional development activities, and a summer-long group project with firm leaders.
Requirements
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Proficiency in MS Office software.
- Ability to work in a team environment.
Nice To Haves
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil Engineering with a focus in Water Resources or a related field.
- 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 candidate.
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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
No Education Listed
