About the role#
We are looking for a Water/Wastewater Engineering Intern to join our Richmond, Virginia office for the summer of 2027. This is a full-time, paid internship where you will gain hands-on experience by working on projects similar to those handled by our full-time staff. You will help local, state, and regional clients solve water and wastewater challenges while developing your technical skills.
What you'll do#
- Work on all phases of civil and municipal engineering, including water and sanitary sewer design.
- Participate in professional development workshops, including career planning and self-assessment sessions.
- Collaborate on a summer-long group project that addresses future firm strategy alongside our leaders.
- Network with other interns, staff, and senior leadership across the business.
- Apply your classroom knowledge to real-world engineering tasks.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a B.S. or M.S. program for Civil Engineering.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- A desire to work in a team-based environment.
- Previous internship experience is preferred.
- Proficiency in CADD is considered a plus.
Location & details#
- Location: Richmond, Virginia.
- Modality: On-site.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Pay: $18.75 to $29.75 per hour, depending on experience and skills.
- Note: We are unable to provide work authorization sponsorship for this position.
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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