About Us

At HDR, we specialize in engineering, architecture, environmental and construction services. While we are most well-known for adding beauty and structure to communities through high-performance buildings and smart infrastructure, we provide much more than that. We create an unshakable foundation for progress because our multidisciplinary teams also include scientists, economists, builders, analysts and artists. That's why we believe diversity is our greatest strength. HDR is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer.

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We believe that the way we work can add meaning and value to the world. That ideas inspire positive change. That coloring outside the lines can illuminate fresh perspectives. And that small details yield important realizations. Above all, we believe that collaboration is the best way forward.

HDR is looking for a Summer 2024 Water Resources (Civil) intern candidate to join our Water Business Group in Folsom, CA.

As a Water Resources (Civil) intern at HDR, you will work with a team of licensed engineers, engineers in training on different project types and with diverse professionals. Our goal will be to engage you in all facets of our work so that you will gain a better understanding of how your coursework is applied in real-world settings and inspire you to engage in a career in water upon graduation. We are seeking a smart, creative, and hard-working individual to join our team with potential for a career in the dynamic, diverse, and employee-owned culture of HDR.

Primary Responsibilities

In the role of Water Resources (Civil) Intern, we'll count on you to:

• Utilize strong interpersonal skills and ability to work both independently (with guidance of a PE) and as a part of a group, be able to follow instructions, ask questions, and resolve challenges in a team environment through collaboration and dialogue.
• Have strong verbal and written communication skills and ability to clearly describe work in written reports, presentations, technical memos, and emails.
• Support engineers on modeling, analysis, and design tasks related to water resources projects.
• Ability to learn software applications to support hydrologic and hydraulic modeling, geologic and geotechnical modeling and analysis, and civil related analysis and design.
• Assist engineers to develop design options, recommendations, plans, specifications, reports, and cost estimates.
• Demonstrate strong knowledge of geography and ability to learn to use geospatial software, and solve geospatial problems related to water resources.
• Use MS Excel or other types of analytical applications to solve modeling and design related questions, perform calculations, and/or to perform logical analyses related to water resources projects
• Perform other duties as needed

This position is for an intern, so it is not expected that candidate will be an expert at any specific technical subject, but they should be enthusiastic about learning and be able to take on new challenges with the guidance of a senior adviser.

Required Qualifications

• Must be currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate engineering program in Civil or Environmental Engineering with a focus on water or a closely related field
• Attention to detail is a must
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Self-starter with excellent writing, comprehension, problem-solving and communication skills
• Experienced with Microsoft Office Suite
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

Preferred Qualifications

• Two or more years completed toward degree with 3.0+ GPA
• Demonstrated knowledge of software packages related to field of study/industry such as HEC-HMS and HEC-RAS
• Preference given to local candidates

Why HDR

At HDR, we know work isn't only about who you work for it's also about what you do and how you do it. Led by the strength of our values and a culture shaped by employee ownership, we network with each other, build on each other's contributions, and collaborate together to make great things possible. When you join HDR, we give you license to do the same. We help you take charge of your career, giving you multiple growth opportunities along the way.

We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, employee health, performance, and success, which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time off, parental leave, paid holidays, 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonuses and tuition reimbursement. The expected compensation range for this position is $23.00 - $25.00 hourly depending upon skills, experience, education, and geographical location (Stated benefits are for full-time regular positions. Temporary and part-time roles eligible for limited benefits).