About the role#
Dewberry is hiring a Water Resources Engineer Intern for our Fairfax, Virginia office. This is a full-time, paid position that offers hands-on experience in the water resources department. You will work on projects similar to those handled by our full-time staff.
What you'll do#
- Perform drainage design calculations for roadway storm sewer systems.
- Conduct hydrologic and hydraulic analyses for bridges, culverts, and waterways.
- Prepare technical plans, design reports, and permit applications.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil Engineering, with a focus on water resources.
- Coursework in hydrology and hydraulics.
- Knowledge of storm water management, floodplain delineation, and bridge or culvert hydraulics.
- Familiarity with water quality modeling, wastewater modeling, and related regulatory issues.
- Proficiency in MS Office and general GIS skills.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to work in a team.
- Previous internship experience is preferred.
Location & details#
- Location: Fairfax, Virginia.
- Modality: On-site.
- Compensation: $18.75 to $29.75 per hour.
- Work status: Must be authorized to work in the United States. We do not provide sponsorship for this role.
About Dewberry
Dewberry is an engineering services firm established in 1956. Based in Fairfax, Virginia, the company employs more than 2,500 professionals across 60 locations. It provides services to public and private sector clients in areas including architecture, civil engineering, and disaster recovery. The firm operates as a privately held organization.
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