Transportation Engineer Intern
About the job
- Pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering with an emphasis in transportation is required.
- Solid oral and written communication skills are required.
- The candidate must be willing to work in a team environment.
- Dewberry will not sponsor a new applicant for work authorization.
- Develop and evaluate engineering solutions.
- Prepare design calculations, quantities, cost estimates, and drawings.
- Assist with various studies and document the results.
- Adhere to assigned project schedules and budgets.
- Write internal communications.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Experience using computer-aided design and drafting software, specifically MicroStation or AutoCAD, is preferred.
About the company
Dewberry is a nationwide planning, design, and construction services firm that serves both public and private clients. It helps clients by providing professional services to plan, design, and build natural and built environments, tackling complex challenges and transforming communities. The company collaborates with clients through teams that combine client-focused service with deep subject-matter expertise to deliver projects end-to-end—from planning and design to construction. Unlike firms that rely on a narrow niche, Dewberry differentiates itself with a long track record (established in 1956), a large nationwide footprint (50 locations and 2,500+ professionals), and a strong emphasis on relationships, diversity, and employee growth. Its goal is to create value for clients, improve communities, empower employees, and expand its reach by delivering responsible, well-executed solutions.
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Fairfax, Virginia
Founded
1956
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What believers are saying
- USGS awarded Dewberry a $12 million Mississippi lidar contract on May 15, 2026.
- Recent hires expanded Pennsylvania construction, western water pursuits, and levee-dam geotechnical capabilities.
- Promotions for Kincheloe, Pommerenck, and Mrykalo signal internal bench strength and client continuity.
What critics are saying
- David Mahoney's April 2026 CEO transition tests execution across a large decentralized firm.
- Dewberry Engineers' trademark fight with Dewberry Group risks brand dilution and legal costs.
- Federal-contract concentration ties growth to USACE, USGS, and state capital spending cycles.
What makes Dewberry unique
- Dewberry combines $763 million scale with 2,500 employees and 50 locations.
- Its alternative delivery team has delivered 180 projects totaling $27 billion.
- It owns deep federal, water, geospatial, and resilience relationships across USACE and USGS.
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Steve Kuntz promoted to lead Dewberry's transportation market sector. Kuntz to oversee and advance the firm's largest market sector. 10.06.2026 Dewberry, a privately held professional services firm, has announced that Steve Kuntz, PE, DBIA, has been promoted to market sector leader for the firm's national transportation practice. In his new role, Kuntz will lead efforts to drive growth and collaboration across offices, engaging a staff of more than 700 transportation professionals, while strengthening client relationships and expanding the firm's presence across aviation, bridges and structures, highways and roads, traffic, and transit and rail market segments. Based in Fairfax, Virginia, he will also continue to serve as the mid-Atlantic operating unit manager. In his more than 27 years with Dewberry, Kuntz has led large-scale transportation and infrastructure projects for some of the firm's key clients across the region. His experience includes design-build and design-bid-build delivery, where he has served as project manager and design manager for a wide range of projects. As mid-Atlantic operating unit manager, Kuntz also oversees a 500-person practice across Virginia and Maryland, with services spanning site/civil and structural engineering, land development, surveying, and other design services for clients in the state/local, federal, and commercial markets. "Having worked closely with Steve for more than 25 years, I've seen firsthand his ability to bring together talented teams and deliver meaningful results for our clients," says Dewberry CEO David J. Mahoney, PE. "I'm confident he will continue to strengthen our transportation market sector across geographies, build trusted relationships, and help our clients pursue some of the industry's most significant opportunities." Kuntz earned his bachelor's degree in civil engineering from Virginia Tech (1999) and is a member of the Design-Build Institute of America. He was named a 2017 Top Young Professional by Engineering News-Record Mid-Atlantic.
Geo Week keynote examines "A Lake in Crisis: Mapping Utah's Great Salt Lake" Keynote Panel to Reveal What New Bathymetric Lidar Data Reveals About One of the West's Most Threatened Lakes Salt Lake City, UT - [October 6, 2026] - Geo Week announced its first 2027 keynote, A Lake in Crisis: Mapping Utah's Great Salt Lake, a presentation and panel discussion on a complex large-scale bathymetric lidar project to map the lakebed, wetlands, and deeper-water environments of the Great Salt Lake. The keynote will take place during Geo Week, February 23-25, 2027 at the Salt Palace Convention Center in Salt Lake City, Utah. More headlines. Articles. The Great Salt Lake is rapidly shrinking, and the implications reach well beyond its shoreline. The impacts affect migratory birds, the global aquaculture industry, and nearby population centers threatened by harmful dust from an exposed lakebed. As water levels change, understanding what lies beneath the surface matters more than ever. "The Great Salt Lake is local to Utah. Its importance is not. Its wetlands support migratory species across the Americas. Its changing water levels affect ecosystems, communities, industry, and the surrounding environment. Understanding those consequences begins with understanding the physical landscape itself," said Kelly Francis, Co-President of Aero-Graphics and moderator of the keynote panel. "The Great Salt Lake is changing. Now we can measure how." The Utah Geological Survey, Aero-Graphics, and Dewberry are among the partners collaborating on this ambitious project, combining Utah-based aerial acquisition, green-wavelength bathymetric lidar, multi-sensor planning, and advanced processing. The goal is to improve on legacy datasets and reveal lakebed details that have long been difficult to see. The work is technically demanding, complicated by murky water, shifting shorelines, and a lake that is constantly changing shape. "The challenges of data collection are immense... but where we do get data, that data provides a level of detail about the lakebed never seen before," said panelist Michael Vanden Berg of Utah Geological Survey. "This keynote captures what makes geospatial work so complex and so valuable," said Carla Lauter, Senior Content Manager at Geo Week. "Combining multiple sensors, planning around unpredictable conditions, and turning raw data into decisions people can act on represents the work the geospatial community excels at, and this keynote shows what that looks like at scale. Whatever your industry, you'll recognize the problems this team is solving, and the solutions apply well beyond the Great Salt Lake." The keynote panel will feature: - Kelly Francis (moderator), Co-President, Aero-Graphics - Bonnie Baxter, Director, Great Salt Lake Institute, Westminster College - Josh Novac, Associate Vice President, Program Manager, Dewberry - Michael Vanden Berg, Energy & Minerals Program Manager, Utah Geological Survey The session dives into the urgency of why the lake's decline matters: who is affected, what is at risk, and why better lakebed information is essential for science, management, and public decision-making. Panelists will discuss the geospatial challenge of collecting data in a dynamic lake environment and what the new data is revealing about microbialite reef structures, lakebed morphology, wetlands, and geologic features, as well as future research needs. This Geo Week keynote invites attendees to look beneath the surface of one of the West's most iconic lakes and see how better data can help communities respond. View the keynote session for more information and explore Geo Week's conference preview. The full conference program will be announced soon. Visit www.geo-week.com or register now to secure Super Saver Pricing. About Geo Week Geo Week brings together geospatial and mapping professionals to explore how data, maps, and advanced technologies can deepen its understanding of the world and inform solutions for complex challenges. Geo Week's conference program and tradeshow floor provide expert insights, real-world case studies, cutting-edge tools, and unmatched peer-to-peer networking. Geo Week 2027 takes place February 23-25, 2027, at the Salt Palace Convention Center, Salt Lake City, UT. For more information, visit www.geo-week.com. Geo Week is produced by Geo Week News and is part of Diversified's technology portfolio, which also includes Commercial UAV Expo, Commercial UAV News, Geo Business (UK), and Digital Construction Week (UK).
Dewberry welcomes senior associate and construction services department manager Jeff Bonacci. Bonacci brings nearly 35 years' experience to the construction services department. 08.14.2026 Dewberry, a privately held professional services firm, has announced that Jeffery (Jeff) Bonacci has joined the firm as a senior associate and constructions services department manager. In this role, Bonacci will be responsible for leading and developing the firm's construction management and construction inspection (CM/CI) program in Pennsylvania, serving clients statewide. Bonacci brings nearly 35 years of civil engineering experience and construction management, leading transportation infrastructure projects in northeastern Pennsylvania. He has overseen complex highway, bridge, and interstate reconstruction projects for the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) and public agencies, including multimillion-dollar projects for interstate reconstruction, bridge rehabilitation, roadway improvements, and design-build initiatives with project values exceeding $100 million. "We are excited to welcome Jeff to the team," says Dewberry Vice President and Business Unit Manager Curt Sanno, PE, CBSI. "Jeff's collaborative leadership, strategic vision, and technical expertise in CM/CI will be a valuable asset in supporting our clients and their complex infrastructure projects across public and private sectors." Bonacci earned a degree in mechanical engineering from Pennsylvania State University (1985). He is a member of the American Council of Engineering Companies and American Society of Highway Engineers.
Dewberry promotes Richard Kincheloe to mid-atlantic water business unit manager. Kincheloe leading a 40-person water/wastewater team across four offices in Virginia and Maryland. 07.23.2026 Dewberry, a privately held professional services firm, has announced that Richard Kincheloe, PE, has been promoted to business unit manager for Dewberry's mid-Atlantic water group. Kincheloe is also an associate vice president. Kincheloe has 20 years of experience, including 15 years with Dewberry. He began his career with the firm in 2005 in the Richmond, Virginia, office and has held multiple technical and leadership roles supporting water and wastewater clients. Kincheloe's areas of technical expertise include utility master planning and hydraulic modeling for water and sewer infrastructure; and planning and design of water/wastewater infrastructure, collection/distribution systems evaluation, and pump station optimization. Since rejoining Dewberry in 2018, he has helped support and expand the firm's growing mid-Atlantic water practice from Dewberry's Fairfax headquarters. Kincheloe has helped expand the firm's water resources and technical capabilities through strategic hiring, technical collaboration, and engagement with subject matter experts from across the company. In addition, he serves as the water market sector utility management technology office co-leader, helping advance regional and national business development initiatives through data-driven strategies and tools that improve the effectiveness of marketing and growth investments. "Richard has a collaborative leadership approach that our clients and employees value, especially when we pull together disciplines and resources from across the mid-Atlantic to execute complex deliverables," says Dewberry Senior Vice President Steve Kuntz, PE, DBIA. "I'm excited for his promotion and look forward to supporting his ongoing professional advancement as he directs our teams in delivering excellence for our clients and communities." Kincheloe earned bachelor's and master's degrees in civil engineering from Virginia Tech (2008 and 2014, respectively). He is an active member of the American Water Works Association and Water Environment Federation.
Jacob Owen joins Dewberry as national geotechnical lead. Owen to lead engineering and construction services for levees, dams, and coastal structures. 07.17.2026 Dewberry, a privately held professional services firm, has announced that Jacob Owen, PE, BC.GE, PMP, has joined the firm as senior associate and national geotechnical lead for levees, dams, and coastal structures. In this role, Owen will lead engineering and construction services for large-scale flood resilience projects in coastal and riverine environments and support the growth of Dewberry's risk, response, recovery, and resilience practice nationwide. He is based in the firm's Bloomfield, New Jersey, office. Owen brings over 20 years of experience in geotechnical engineering and previously served as chief civil works engineer for a national consulting firm. In this role, he led the growth of the firm's civil works practice, supporting federal clients on projects spanning dam and levee safety, flood risk management, and risk-informed engineering. Prior to this role, Owen spent 13 years as the geotechnical branch chief for U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Kansas City District, where he led a team of 55 geotechnical and civil engineers, geologists, and drill crew for civil works and military programs. "We are thrilled to have Jacob join our team," says Dewberry Senior Associate and Department Manager Chris Ellis, PE, DBIA. "His extensive experience designing large-scale, complex civil works infrastructure projects will strengthen our geotechnical capabilities and help us continue delivering innovative solutions for our federal, state, and local clients." Owen earned his bachelor's and master's degrees in civil engineering from University of Missouri and is a board-certified geotechnical engineer. He is a member of the American Society of Civil Engineers, Association of State Dam Safety Officials, Society of American Military Engineers Kansas City and Omaha posts, and the U.S. Society on Dams.