Infrastructure Finance Intern

HDR•Sacramento, CA

About The Position

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? Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world. At HDR, our employee‑ownership model shapes everything we do, including how we support and care for our people. Our diverse service lines, including Water, Architecture, Building Engineering Services, Field Services, Power, Waste, Industrial, and Transportation reflect our commitment to shaping resilient, sustainable, and forward‑thinking communities around the world. Across these disciplines, our teams design and deliver solutions that safeguard public health, enhance quality of life, power innovation, and drive responsible growth. Whether advancing clean water, creating healing and learning environments, engineering next‑generation facilities, or building the infrastructure that moves people and energy, our work is rooted in technical excellence and a shared sense of purpose. Our employee‑owners collaborate across specialties, combining creativity, precision, and deep expertise to solve the most complex challenges facing our clients and communities.

Requirements

Must be currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program
Attention to detail a must
Must 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

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Planning, Economics, Public Finance, Business or related field, required
Interest and potential experience in capital improvement plans, financial planning for water agencies, State Departments of Water, Metropolitan Planning Organizations and/or municipal governments
Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint is required
Position may require an individual with the ability to support interaction with clients

Responsibilities

Assist development of financial plans required under the State Revolving Fund Program
Assist in the identifying projects that would be competitive for grant programs included in the CA Climate Bonds/Proposition 4 as well as the BUILD AMERICA 250 Act and assist in writing grant applications.
Research and evaluate potential funding sources and financing strategies and assist in the development of financial strategies for water, both clean and drinking water, projects and short and long-range capital improvement programs - including transit, intercity passenger rail, toll and managed lanes, freight rail, active transportation, and airport projects across all phases of the project lifecycle—planning, design, construction and operations and maintenance.
Assist in the development of financial models involved in a utility rate study
Support studies involving analysis of financial, economic, and statistical data for infrastructure projects.
Conduct research analyses, including collecting and processing data, utilizing knowledge of available sources of financial and economic data.
Assist the development of solutions to address economic, financial, and policy issues impacting infrastructure.
Coordinate with diverse project teams (internal and external) for data collection, project development, and technical analysis
Research and write reports
Perform other duties as needed