What are the responsibilities and job description for the Intern, Water position at Ramboll?
Company Description
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. No sponsorship is available for this position.
Ramboll is accepting applications for the Summer 2026 internship program at our office located in Arlington, VA. Each participant will be assigned a mentor who will guide them through project assignments. The program will provide internship participants with the opportunity to gain experience working in one or more practice areas within our Water division, built around Ramboll’s “One Water” system thinking approach to water engineering and management. Our goal is to afford our interns experience with a variety of projects during the summer program to broaden their understanding an experience within their field of interest.
Joining Ramboll
As our new intern, you will be a part of Ramboll’s diverse, creative, and collaborative team. When you start with Ramboll, you will be joining a company that strives to make a difference – for our employees, clients, and society. As you work on challenging projects, you will be given increasing responsibility and rely on experienced managers and colleagues to offer support and a helping hand as you learn and develop in your role.
Job Description
As an intern in our Water group, you will work with a variety of professionals and be exposed to exciting projects in each of the three practice areas of Water Resources, Water Infrastructure and Climate Adaptation, and Water/Wastewater Treatment. Summer interns in the Water group can anticipate the following tasks:
From the moment you join Ramboll, we will support your personal and professional development so that you grow with the company. For this role, we believe your starting point is:
Required Skills
Welcome to our Water division
Ramboll’s water team creates value for clients and societies by converting challenges related to water, climate, and sustainability into opportunities. Working with municipalities, utilities, and industrial clients, we deliver a wide range of water-related counselling; from early phase strategic analysis and project scoping, to designing and implementing infrastructure solutions.
Ramboll in Americas
Founded in Denmark, Ramboll is a people company that has over 2,000 experts working across more than 60 offices in the Americas applying their passion to deliver innovative solutions across Buildings, Transport, Energy, Environment & Health, Water, Management Consulting, and Architecture and Landscape. As a company, we are committed to reducing our environmental impact, contributing to a cohesive society with equal rights and opportunities for all, and fostering a culture of excellence, enjoyment, and equal opportunities for all our employees. We invite you to contribute to a sustainable future working in an open, collaborative, and empowering culture.
Salary Transparency Statement
At Ramboll, your base pay is only part of your overall total compensation package. At the time of this posting, this role is likely to be compensated at an hourly rate between $22 and $25 per hour. Actual pay may be more or less than the posted range, depending on numerous factors, including experience, geographical location, internal equity, market conditions, education/training and skill level, and does not include bonuses, overtime, or other forms of compensation or benefits.
Our Commitment to Sustainability
Responsible business conduct and sustainable practices have been part of Ramboll’s DNA since the company’s inception. Today these principles are an integral part of Our Mission and services and are formalized through our systematic work with the UN sustainable development goals. We are dedicated to taking a leading role in sharing best practices and creating value for clients by delivering solutions that are environmentally, economically, and socially sustainable. We have also committed to ambitious targets to maximize our own sustainability performance and set the industry benchmark.
How To Apply
Apply online. Attach your CV, cover letter and relevant documents showcasing why you are the right fit for the role, and when you are available to start. We look forward to receiving your application.
Where People Flourish
Our mission is to create sustainable societies where people and nature flourish. This means that a culture of inclusion is embedded in everything we do. Our people bring diverse backgrounds and experiences to the company, enabling us to deliver innovative and forward-thinking solutions to our clients. We also know how important it is to achieve the right balance of where, when, and how much you work. At Ramboll, we offer flexibility as part of our positive and inclusive approach to work. We are committed to equal employment opportunity, regardless of age, disability or medical condition, gender identity, marriage and domestic partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, ancestry, or national origin, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation, military service and veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. Ramboll wants to ensure opportunities are accessible to candidates with disabilities. So, please let us know if there are any changes we could make to the application process to make it more comfortable for you. You can contact us at job.advert.accessibility@ramboll.com with such requests.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. No sponsorship is available for this position.
Ramboll is accepting applications for the Summer 2026 internship program at our office located in Arlington, VA. Each participant will be assigned a mentor who will guide them through project assignments. The program will provide internship participants with the opportunity to gain experience working in one or more practice areas within our Water division, built around Ramboll’s “One Water” system thinking approach to water engineering and management. Our goal is to afford our interns experience with a variety of projects during the summer program to broaden their understanding an experience within their field of interest.
Joining Ramboll
As our new intern, you will be a part of Ramboll’s diverse, creative, and collaborative team. When you start with Ramboll, you will be joining a company that strives to make a difference – for our employees, clients, and society. As you work on challenging projects, you will be given increasing responsibility and rely on experienced managers and colleagues to offer support and a helping hand as you learn and develop in your role.
Job Description
As an intern in our Water group, you will work with a variety of professionals and be exposed to exciting projects in each of the three practice areas of Water Resources, Water Infrastructure and Climate Adaptation, and Water/Wastewater Treatment. Summer interns in the Water group can anticipate the following tasks:
- Active engagement in virtual and in-person meetings with Ramboll mentors, project managers, and collaborators
- Participation in in-person or virtual meetings with clients and/or external project partners, and development of meeting minutes and follow-up action items
- Field work and/or informational visits to project sites in the DMV area
- Research and desktop data collection
- Technical engineering, design, and/or planning project support
- Technical writing for internal or external communication
- Use of programs such as Microsoft Excel, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, ArcGIS, or PowerBI for engineering design and data analysis
From the moment you join Ramboll, we will support your personal and professional development so that you grow with the company. For this role, we believe your starting point is:
- Candidates should be working toward a B.S or M.S degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering with an interest in pursuing a career in civil engineering or water treatment
- Candidates with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above are strongly preferred. Candidates who have completed at least 4 college semesters (rising Juniors, Seniors, or graduate students) are strongly preferred.
- Candidates who have completed coursework in fluid mechanics, water or wastewater treatment, and/or hydrology and hydraulics and have a strong interest in sustainability are preferred.
- Candidates should be able to travel to the office 5 days/week throughout the duration of the internship.
Required Skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication
- Excellent organization and time management
- Ability to work independently and in a team setting
- Familiarity with ArcGIS and/or AutoCAD is preferred
Welcome to our Water division
Ramboll’s water team creates value for clients and societies by converting challenges related to water, climate, and sustainability into opportunities. Working with municipalities, utilities, and industrial clients, we deliver a wide range of water-related counselling; from early phase strategic analysis and project scoping, to designing and implementing infrastructure solutions.
Ramboll in Americas
Founded in Denmark, Ramboll is a people company that has over 2,000 experts working across more than 60 offices in the Americas applying their passion to deliver innovative solutions across Buildings, Transport, Energy, Environment & Health, Water, Management Consulting, and Architecture and Landscape. As a company, we are committed to reducing our environmental impact, contributing to a cohesive society with equal rights and opportunities for all, and fostering a culture of excellence, enjoyment, and equal opportunities for all our employees. We invite you to contribute to a sustainable future working in an open, collaborative, and empowering culture.
Salary Transparency Statement
At Ramboll, your base pay is only part of your overall total compensation package. At the time of this posting, this role is likely to be compensated at an hourly rate between $22 and $25 per hour. Actual pay may be more or less than the posted range, depending on numerous factors, including experience, geographical location, internal equity, market conditions, education/training and skill level, and does not include bonuses, overtime, or other forms of compensation or benefits.
Our Commitment to Sustainability
Responsible business conduct and sustainable practices have been part of Ramboll’s DNA since the company’s inception. Today these principles are an integral part of Our Mission and services and are formalized through our systematic work with the UN sustainable development goals. We are dedicated to taking a leading role in sharing best practices and creating value for clients by delivering solutions that are environmentally, economically, and socially sustainable. We have also committed to ambitious targets to maximize our own sustainability performance and set the industry benchmark.
How To Apply
Apply online. Attach your CV, cover letter and relevant documents showcasing why you are the right fit for the role, and when you are available to start. We look forward to receiving your application.
Where People Flourish
Our mission is to create sustainable societies where people and nature flourish. This means that a culture of inclusion is embedded in everything we do. Our people bring diverse backgrounds and experiences to the company, enabling us to deliver innovative and forward-thinking solutions to our clients. We also know how important it is to achieve the right balance of where, when, and how much you work. At Ramboll, we offer flexibility as part of our positive and inclusive approach to work. We are committed to equal employment opportunity, regardless of age, disability or medical condition, gender identity, marriage and domestic partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, ancestry, or national origin, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation, military service and veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. Ramboll wants to ensure opportunities are accessible to candidates with disabilities. So, please let us know if there are any changes we could make to the application process to make it more comfortable for you. You can contact us at job.advert.accessibility@ramboll.com with such requests.
Salary : $22 - $25