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Civil Engineering Intern
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What they do
A Civil Engineer designs and supervises large construction projects such as public buildings, roads, and waterways. Designs projects that meet the needs of users and the public and are structurally sound. Addresses environmental and land use issues in project design. May specialize in a particular aspect of design and construction, or a particular type of construction, such as transportation systems.
$103,606 / year median in Virginia
+2% projected growth
Job Description
Civil Engineering Intern Dewberry Engineers Incorporated relocation assistance United States, Virginia, Leesburg 1503 Edwards Ferry Road Northeast (Show on map) Aug 31, 2026 Civil Engineering Intern Job
ID 16243
# of Openings 2 Job Location US-VA-Leesburg Category Civil Relocation Assistance No Service Line IES Job Description Dewberry is seeking a Civil Engineering Intern for Summer 2027 in our Leesburg, VA office. Dewberry is a leading, market-facing professional services firm with more than 60 locations and 2,500 professionals nationwide. What sets us apart from our competitors is our people. At Dewberry, we seek out exceptional talent and strive to deliver the highest quality of services to our clients. Whether you're an experienced professional or a new graduate, you'll have the chance to collaborate with the best and brightest and work on innovative and complex projects at the forefront of the industry. Our commitment to excellence stems from our personal integrity and from other defining attributes, which we call "Dewberry at Work," that haveinspired our employees to be successful for more than a half-century. Responsibilities Individual will work on all phases of civil/municipal engineering including grading design, roadway design, storm water management systems design, water and sanitary sewer design, and erosion and sediment control design. Individual may also conduct permitting and code research, write specifications, and preprare and submit permit applications. Required Skills & Required Experience Currently pursuing a bachelors or masters degree in Civil Engineering is required
Previous internship experience preferred
Knowledge of Site/Civil engineering practices including grading design, roadway design, storm water management systems design, water and sanitary sewer design, and erosion and sediment control design
Strong oral and written communication skills
Proficiency using CADD and Microsoft Office software
Desire to work in a team environment Don't meet every single requirement? At Dewberry we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace for our employees. So if you're excited about this role, but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the position description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may just be the right candidate for this or other opportunities.
- At this time, Dewberry will not sponsor a new applicant for work authorization.
- Dewberry is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or sexual orientation.
- Only recipients of an offer of employment from Dewberry, will be required to submit to a background screening which may include, but is not limited to, employment verification, educational and other credential verification, driving record check, criminal background check, and an investigative consumer report.
These screenings will be conducted by Dewberry's background vendor of choice and will be conducted in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local law. Salary Range $18.75/hour - $29.75/hour. Depending upon other factors, i.e., skills, experience, location, market conditions, the range may vary slightly Program Information Summer Intern Program During the summer intern program, interns gain hands-on project experience, develop technical skills, and put their classroom knowledge into action. Our interns are assigned meaningful work and are given the opportunity to work on projects similar to what they would be engaging with as a full-time employee. Our interns get the opportunity to participate in a series of workshops and events, including: Networking opportunities to meet other interns, staff, and senior leaders across the business.
Learning about our services, projects, and clients.
Professional development workshops, including a career planning workshop and a DiSC assessment to learn more about themselves and how to work effectively with others.
Summer-long group project where interns work alongside firm leaders to address issues that will impact our future strategy. Need help finding the right job? We can recommend jobs specifically for you!
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