WSS Civil Engineering Intern at Arlington… · Location…

Major Job Duties:

• Developing water, wastewater, drainage, and roadway designs using tools such as Autodesk Civil3D, including solutions for nuisance drainage issues and upgrades to curb ramps to ensure compliance with Public Right of Way Accessibility Guidelines (PROWAG) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements;
• Preparing and updating engineering drawings and documentation, including water intersection drawings, as-built exhibits, and record drawings;
• Producing construction cost estimates and mapping water quality complaints using tools such as ArcGIS;
• Supporting asset management efforts by transferring and integrating data (e.g., Pavement Condition Index data) into systems such as Cartegraph to analyze trends and project asset degradation;
• Assisting construction managers with field inspections of construction sites and activities;
• Conducting engineering records research to verify and update maintenance responsibilities for infrastructure assets (e.g., water, sewer, stormwater, streets, sidewalks, and related features);
• Preparing construction notifications and progress updates for residents, civic associations, and other stakeholders;
• Monitoring and inspecting contractor mowing and landscaping work of over 400 right-of-way sites including reviewing contractor invoice submittals for accuracy;
• Responding to service requests and complaints regarding sidewalks, drainage, snow removal, vegetation, mowing, and other infrastructure issues. Routing requests to appropriate parties for resolution and following up as needed with contractors and internal crew leaders to assure that required repairs have been made, or services have been performed;
• Assisting in snow operations;
• Assisting with preparing and QA/QCing the annual small engine shop controlled asset inventory; and
• Performing other work related duties as assigned.

Location: Water, Sewer and Streets Bureau - 4200 28th St. South, Arlington, VA
Arlington County

Arlington County is an innovative local government in Northern Virginia seeking motivated candidates for one-year internship opportunities across multiple departments. These roles are ideal for recent graduates and current graduate students with limited professional experience who are looking to kickstart their careers.

Interns gain hands-on experience supporting key County initiatives while participating in a structured cohort-based development program. Throughout the year, interns work under the mentorship of senior staff, contributing fresh ideas, improving processes, and leveraging technology to enhance organizational effectiveness, all while familiarizing themselves with a public-sector environment.

Minimum Qualifications: Recent, 2025 and/or 2026 college graduates earning either a Bachelor’s or a Master’s degree* in the area of consideration prior to the start date of the Cohort Program (Sept. 2026) must have:

• No professional-level work experience (less than one year) in the internship field; and
• You may be a currently enrolled student in a Master’s degree program related to the internship, but you must not have significant professional-level work experience in the internship area and must be available to work during designated hours.

Degree Requirements: Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or related field.

Desirable Qualifications: Preference may be given to applicants with one or more of the following:

• G.P.A. of 3.0 or above is preferred and applicants may be asked to provide certified official transcripts; 
• Proficiency using Autodesk AutoCAD, Civil 3D, or similar CAD software;
• Bluebeam proficiency;
• ArcGIS Pro proficiency; and/or
• Knowledge of hydrology and drainage design.

Special Requirements

Background Check: A pre-employment criminal records check will be conducted. It will include checks of the following: criminal record, driving record, education, professional licensure, and credit history. You will be required to sign a release authorizing the County to obtain your background information.

Driver's License: Applicant must possess, or obtain by time of appointment, a valid driver’s license, and must provide or authorize Arlington County to obtain a copy of official driving record. Any offer of employment may be contingent upon favorable review of the applicant’s driving record. Alternatively, the applicant must have the ability and willingness to use alternative methods of transportation to perform assigned duties and responsibilities at locations other than the primary worksite.

Please complete each section of the application including the supplemental questions. Your responses to the supplemental questions are required because they provide us with specific information necessary to evaluate your qualifications for this position. These responses are considered part of the selection process. A resume may be attached; however, it will not substitute for a completed application. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Please do not write "see resume" as a response to the questions.

Additional Information

Work hours: This is a full-time position (40 hrs/week) Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 pm with some flexibility and telework opportunities available upon prior approval from the supervisor. This is not a fully remote opportunity. Employees will be expected to be in the office at the discretion of the Supervisor and needs of the agency as well as to attend in-person classroom training.

Applicants may be asked to provide certified official transcripts.

Starting salary is commensurate with the qualifications and experience of the candidate selected.

All Cohort Interns are eligible for County government employee benefits that include health, dental and leave.

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