About this role
At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?
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HDR is currently seeking a Water/Wastewater/Water Resources Intern to join our Water Business Group in one of our North Carolina offices: Raleigh, Charlotte, Winston-Salem, or Asheville. This internship offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a dynamic consulting environment, working alongside industry-leading professionals on impactful water infrastructure projects.
The ideal candidate will have a strong technical interest in areas such as water and wastewater treatment, pump stations and pipelines, water resources, and utility management. Interns will support projects through all phases—planning, design, and construction—across a variety of project types. Project types may include gravity sanitary sewers and force mains, water distribution and transmission pipelines, water and wastewater pump stations and treatment, stormwater drainage infrastructure, and associated planning studies, including hydrologic/hydraulic modeling, master planning, and flood studies.
This position will support and collaborate with civil engineers, utility management staff, and technical professionals across disciplines to perform technical analyses, prepare reports and technical memoranda, coordinate with subconsultants, assist senior staff in maintaining project schedules and budgets, and produce documentation in accordance with project scopes and HDR’s quality standards. Opportunities may include periodic client interaction and occasional field construction inspection and observation.
Additional Responsibilities:
- Gain real-world experience on exciting and meaningful projects
- Connect with recent graduates and our company leaders through mentoring and young professionals programs
- Apply standard engineering techniques and procedures
- Perform assignments under the direct supervision of a licensed professional or Project Manager
- Participate in project tours with Professional Engineers
- Review water/wastewater project plans and specifications
- Review and create overall project designs and process diagrams for treatment and conveyance systems
- Use Excel and other analytical tools to produce or verify design calculations
- Draft and review technical memorandums and reports
Perform other duties as assigned
Preferred Qualifications
- Enrolled in a BS or MS in Civil, Environmental, or a related Engineering discipline.
- Coursework in Water and Wastewater Treatment Processes, Water Distribution and Wastewater Collection Systems, Hydrology and Hydraulics, Stormwater Management and Design, or other topics focused on water/wastewater/water resources
- Familiarity with modeling and software tools, including GIS, Hydrologic/Hydraulic Modeling Software (HEC-RAS/HEC-HMS/SWMM), Power BI, or other similar applications
- Strong communication skills and ability to thrive in a collaborative team environment
- Prior water/wastewater/water resources project experience
- Experience using Microsoft Office Suite and AutoCAD preferred
- Preference given to local candidates
- Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate Engineering program
- Attention to detail
- Possess strong problem-solving and communication skills
- Basic Microsoft Office skills
- An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must
What We Believe
HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.
Our Commitment
As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.
Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.
Other facts
About HDR
HDR is an employee-owned design firm specializing in engineering, architecture, environmental and construction services. We’re ranked No. 6 among the world’s design firms and we’re the largest healthcare design firm. 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.
So, what are you waiting for? Come grow with us.
What you'll do
- Interns will support projects through all phases—planning, design, and construction—across various project types. They will collaborate with civil engineers and technical professionals to perform analyses, prepare reports, and assist in maintaining project schedules and budgets.
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