Site/Civil Engineering Intern

Job Description

Dewberry is currently seeking a Site/Civil Engineering Intern for Summer 2027 to join our Site/Civil department in our Orlando, FL office. This position offers the opportunity to work on a variety of projects serving clients in both the public and private sectors. This is an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic, motivated, and hard-working individual to join a team of outstanding professionals while contributing to meaningful projects and applying the latest technologies to solve complex engineering challenges. The successful candidate will work alongside experienced engineers and project managers on a wide range of site / civil development projects. Typical projects include site/civil design for residential, multifamily, commercial, industrial, power, utilities, governmental and other developments of varying sizes and complexities.

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 have inspired our employees to be successful for more than a half-century.

Responsibilities

• Site/civil engineering design including grading design, roadway design, storm water management systems design, and erosion and sediment control design.
• Preparation of all associated calculations, reports and spreadsheets.
• Participate in fieldwork activities, including site visits, inspections, environmental assistance, construction observation, photo documentation, and natural resource reconnaissance.
• Collaborate and participate within project teams for the development of construction documents and site development plans. Assist with the preparation of technical specifications and permitting documentation.
• Create and produce project deliverables while working closely with other engineers, designers, and project managers.

Required Skills & Required Experience

• Currently pursuing a B.S. or M.S. in Civil Engineering.
• Previous internship experience preferred.
• Experience with Water GEMS and Sewer GEMS.
• Experience with AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and Microsoft office applications.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively and efficiently in a collaborative 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 anyway. 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. 

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.