Dewberry

Entry Level Water Resources Engineer

Dewberry$82K — $85K *
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering focused on Water Resources or related field
  • Knowledge of floodplain delineation and stormwater management
  • 0 - 1 year of relevant experience; prior internships preferred
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Proficiency in MS Office suite
  • Ability to collaborate in a team environment

Responsibilities

  • Develop designs for stormwater facilities and treatments
  • Conduct floodplain studies and analyses
  • Analyze stormwater quality and contribute to management solutions
  • Design stream restoration projects and assess their impacts
  • Engage in dam design and retrofit tasks
  • Perform dam break studies to ensure safety compliance
  • Support various water resource projects as assigned

Benefits

  • Structured entry-level program with professional development
  • Team building activities aimed at fostering peer connections
  • Opportunities for career growth and alignment with personal goals
  • Diverse and inclusive workplace culture that encourages applications from all backgrounds
Full Job Description
Job Description

Dewberry is currently seeking an Entry Level Water Resources Engineer to perform water resource work in our Gainesville, VA office.  Individual will develop concept and final design of stormwater facilities/treatment, perform floodplain studies, analyze stormwater quality, design stream restoration, dam design, dam retrofit, and perform dam break studies among other projects and tasks.

 

Required Skills & Required Experience
  • Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering with a focus in Water Resources or related field is required
  • Knowledge of floodplain delineation, storm water management, culvert and bridge hydraulics, and drainage design
  • 0 - 1 year of experience; previous internship(s) preferred
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills are required
  • Proficiency in MS Office software
  • 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.

 

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.

 

Salary Range

The projected range for this position is $82,500 - $85,000 annually. Depending upon other factors, i.e., skills, experience, location, market conditions, the range may vary slightly.

Program Information

As an entry-level hire, you’ll be part of a class of peers with 0-1 year of professional experience. Our entry-level program comes together on a regular basis for professional development events and team building activities led by an advisory team to:

  • Form lasting connections with peers in your class.
  • Gain a better understanding of career growth and meaningful opportunities to align with your professional goals.
  • Expand your knowledge of Dewberry and what we do.

About Dewberry

Dewberry is a professional services firm specializing in engineering, architecture, environmental sciences, and planning services. The company was founded in 1956 and is headquartered in Fairfax, Virginia. Dewberry has over 50 locations throughout the United States and employs over 2,000 professionals. The company provides services to a variety of industries, including transportation, water, energy, and government. Dewberry has been recognized for its work on a number of high-profile projects, including the World Trade Center Memorial in New York City and the National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington, D.C.
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2,000 employees
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Founded
1956

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