You should have relevant coursework or experience in civil engineering, strong analytical skills, proficiency in design software, and a willingness to learn and collaborate in a team environment.

You will assist in site design, conduct field inspections, prepare reports, collaborate with engineers, and support project documentation to ensure compliance with standards and project requirements.

United States

Fairfax

Large

Dewberry is a leading, market-facing firm with a proven history of providing professional services to a wide variety of public- and private-sector clients. Recognized for combining unsurpassed commitment to client service with deep subject matter expertise, Dewberry is dedicated to solving clients' most complex challenges and transforming their communities. Established in 1956, Dewberry is headquartered in Fairfax, Virginia, with more than 50 locations and 2,000+ professionals nationwide. 
 
Our commitment to excellence begins with employing the industry's most talented, driven, and dedicated professionals. We embrace an inclusive environment by valuing all individuals and their many diverse backgrounds.  As a result, we are better able to deliver high quality services to our clients, create competitive advantages, and drive market leadership. Whether an experienced professional or a new graduate, our employees have the chance to collaborate with exceptional colleagues, contribute to interesting and highly visible projects, advance their career goals, and take part in projects that transform communities.

Mission: 
Dewberry is a nationwide firm of planning, design, and construction professionals. We create responsible and innovative solutions for those who own, operate, and maintain natural and built environments. We value lasting relationships, achieving our clients’ visions, and celebrating in their success.
 
Vision: 
Create value for our clients. 
Improve our communities. 
Empower our employees. 
Expand our reach.

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Dewberry is a leading AEC firm offering planning, design, and construction services nationwide.

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 Job Description: 
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   Dewberry is currently seeking a <b>Site/Civil Engineering Intern </b>for<b> Summer 2025 </b>to join our Site/Civil department in our <b>Fairfax, VA</b> office to work on a variety of projects for clients within the commercial and government sector. This is an excellent career opportunity for an enthusiastic and talented individual to join a team of outstanding professionals, and the opportunity to apply the latest technology to help our clients solve their most challenging problems. Typical projects involve site/civil design for residential, commercial and industrial site development, and capital improvement projects.
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  <li><br> Local candidates preferred, no housing stipend will be provided.</li>
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  <i><br> Dewberry is a leading, market-facing professional services firm with more than 50 locations and 2,000 professionals nationwide. What sets us apart from our competitors are 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 have inspired our employees to be successful for more than a half-century.</i>
 </div> Responsibilities: 
 <ul>
  <li>Site/civil development including grading design, roadway design, storm water management systems design, and erosion and sediment control design.</li>
  <li> Preparation of all associated calculations, reports and spreadsheets.</li>
  <li> Working on design teams in all aspects of a given project to develop detailed design documents for construction plans.</li>
  <li> May also conduct code research, write specifications, and obtain permitting.</li>
 </ul> Required Skills &amp; Required Experience: 
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  <li>Pursuing a B.S. or M.S. in Civil Engineering required.</li>
  <li> Previous internship experience preferred.</li>
  <li> Experience with AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and Microsoft office is required.</li>
  <li> Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills.</li>
  <li> Ability to work in a team environment.</li>
 </ul>
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  <i> Don’t meet every single requirement? At Dewberry we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive 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.</i>
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  <li><br> At this time, Dewberry will not sponsor a new applicant for work authorization.</li>
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  <li><br> Dewberry is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.</li>
 </ul>
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  <li><br> 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.</li>
 </ul>
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  <b><br> Notice to Third Party Recruiters: </b>Dewberry only compensates job placement recruiters that have a valid Dewberry-approved written agreement in place for recruiting services. Dewberry does not compensate third party recruiters for unsolicited job placement candidate information.
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 Job Description: 
 
   Dewberry is currently seeking a Site/Civil Engineering Intern for Summer 2025 to join our Site/Civil department in our Fairfax, VA office to work on a variety of projects for clients within the commercial and government sector. This is an excellent career opportunity for an enthusiastic and talented individual to join a team of outstanding professionals, and the opportunity to apply the latest technology to help our clients solve their most challenging problems. Typical projects involve site/civil design for residential, commercial and industrial site development, and capital improvement projects.
 
 
 
   Local candidates preferred, no housing stipend will be provided.
 
 
 
   Dewberry is a leading, market-facing professional services firm with more than 50 locations and 2,000 professionals nationwide. What sets us apart from our competitors are 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 have inspired our employees to be successful for more than a half-century.
  Responsibilities: 
 
  Site/civil development including grading design, roadway design, storm water management systems design, and erosion and sediment control design.
   Preparation of all associated calculations, reports and spreadsheets.
   Working on design teams in all aspects of a given project to develop detailed design documents for construction plans.
   May also conduct code research, write specifications, and obtain permitting.
  Required Skills & Required Experience: 
 
  Pursuing a B.S. or M.S. in Civil Engineering required.
   Previous internship experience preferred.
   Experience with AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and Microsoft office is required.
   Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
   Ability to work in a team environment.
 
 
   Don’t meet every single requirement? At Dewberry we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive 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/ Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
 
 
 
   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.
 
 
 
   Notice to Third Party Recruiters: Dewberry only compensates job placement recruiters that have a valid Dewberry-approved written agreement in place for recruiting services. Dewberry does not compensate third party recruiters for unsolicited job placement candidate information.
 


Site/Civil Engineering Intern

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