Engineering Intern (CO-OP Student IV) S-13 - ELT-DPWES-25010

Agency: DPWES Stormwater Management

Job#: ELT-DPWES-25010

Hours:

PT Hourly With No Benefits

Non-merit, up to 900 hours in a calendar year

Note: This position is considered Emergency Service Personnel.  All Emergency Service Personnel are required to report to work during emergency events.

Salary: Starting at $19.8210 per hour, commensurate with experience.

Location: Stormwater Division (STW), 10635 West Drive, Fairfax, VA (In-person)

Are you interested in a future career in public service with the Fairfax County Government? Do you want the chance to gain on-the-job experience in stormwater drainage maintenance, project management, stream restoration, or asset management?  

The Department of Public Works and Environmental Services, Maintenance and Stormwater Division, is looking for an intern to support the Stormwater Conveyance Branch, Open Conveyance Section. 

Under the general supervision of the Open Conveyance Section Chief, this position offers an opportunity to advance your career toward engineering licensure. You’ll assist in developing maintenance work plans for open conveyance channels, negotiating and administering construction contracts and drainage design projects. Additionally, the role may include field oversight, plan reviews, and other inspection tasks. You may also play a supportive role in the Division’s asset management improvement initiatives, including queries and analyses of the geospatial asset inventory, quality control reviews, and edits. 

This role requires a focus on cost-effective designs, efficient project management, clear communication, and attention to detail. A solid understanding of codes and regulations related to the design and management of civil or environmental projects is preferred.

If you are a current college student with a passion for sustainability, this is your opportunity to contribute to the county’s future while enhancing your career." Join our Team, Shape your County!

Minimum Employment Standards:

Must be enrolled in (or have recently graduated within the past 2 years) an accredited college undergraduate or graduate program in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Landscape Architecture or a related field with an acceptable GPA. (Required)

Preferred Qualifications:

Must have completed relevant coursework in Geographic Information Systems and watershed hydrology.

Licenses and Certifications Required: 

Valid Driver's License (Required)

Special Requirements:

The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check and driving record to the satisfaction of the employer. 

Physical Requirements: 

Ability to operate keyboards and other input devices effectively for extended periods.

Ability to walk, hike, stand, stoop, bend, stretch, climb, sit, kneel, crouch, reach, go up and down steep hills, slopes, and steps, and otherwise traverse rough, icy, broken terrain and terrain along streams and channels at a sustained rate.

Ability to walk/traverse property sites that may be undergoing construction or having terrain that is not level.

Ability to work in hot and cold temperatures.

Physically and mentally able to use all applicable personal protective equipment in an outdoor environment including helmet/hard hat, eye protection, hearing protection, safety footwear, long pants, and sleeved shirts.

Note:

* This position may not exceed 900 hours per calendar year. Individuals in these positions are not eligible for County benefits.

In 2026, all West Drive assignments will be permanently located at the new Water Resources and Infrastructure building, located at 6000 Freds Oak Road, Burke, VA 22015. Position may require traveling to multiple Fairfax County sites.

To apply, send your resume to DPWESSTWjobs@fairfaxcounty.gov.  

Fairfax County was home to many of America’s earliest statesmen, including George Washington of Mount Vernon and George Mason of Gunston Hall. It is one of the premier centers of technology in the United States. Located just west of the nation’s capital, Fairfax County is the most populous jurisdiction in the Commonwealth of Virginia. It has a large, diverse and dynamic economy, and is home for eight Fortune 500 companies, more than 400 international owned firms, and the largest concentration of technology jobs of any major U.S. market. Minority-, women-, and veteran-owned businesses make significant contributions to the economy and add diversity to the business community.

The County offers residents an excellent environment in which to raise and educate their children. The Fairfax County Public School System and area private schools offer parents numerous education options. Fairfax County is also a leader in higher education, where five major colleges and universities, including the main campus of George Mason University, are located. Northern Virginia Community College – the largest community college in the Commonwealth of Virginia – has two campuses in Fairfax County. The community has a wealth of cultural and recreational resources that provide abundant opportunities for children to learn and grow.