Site Civil Intern

HDR•Denver, CO

1d•Onsite

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? We believe building engineering is more than systems and structures, it’s about powering progress and enabling innovation. As part of HDR’s Building Engineering Services Group, you’ll help design the critical infrastructure that supports the digital age and shapes the spaces where people work, connect, and thrive. From high-performance data centers driving the future of AI to dynamic commercial environments, your work will directly support technological advancement, sustainability, and human experience. We bring together mechanical, electrical, structural, and civil engineering experts to solve complex design challenges with precision, creativity, and collaboration. Whether you're optimizing energy efficiency, integrating resilient systems, or engineering the backbone of next-generation facilities, your contributions will help define the future of the built environment. This isn’t just a job, it’s a chance to lead innovation, engineer impact, and build a legacy of excellence. 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. Primary Responsibilities HDR is currently seeking a Site Civil Intern for our Building Engineering Services Business Group located in Denver, CO. Our team is an integrated facility and infrastructure design team consisting of core services of Mechanical, Electrical, Structural and Site Civil Engineering. This person will be contributing to the design of facility-related sites in support of a variety of markets including Corporate/Commercial, Healthcare, Education, Municipal, Civic, Industrial, Sports & Recreation, and Mission Critical buildings and infrastructure. They will be expected to coordinate and work closely with a multidiscipline design team throughout the entire life cycle of projects from planning stages, through the development of construction documents, and construction administration. Coursework experience in land development and the design of building related site civil (grading, utilities, storm drainage, stormwater management, and erosion control) is preferred. This individual should be self-motivated, collaborative, and possess strong communication skills with an initiative to deliver high quality, technically sound designs.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge of AutoCAD/Civil 3D with the drive to learn more
Demonstrated knowledge of software packages related to field of study/industry
Preference given to local candidates

Responsibilities

Coordinate with internal and external resources to complete all due diligence research and documentation
Develop concept site layouts that are compliant with all Jurisdictional requirements and support the Pre-Application process
Coordinate with the Authority Having Jurisdiction to determine design and submittal requirements and coordinate design solutions
Assist with community outreach as defined within the scope of a project
Attend client meetings
Transition the concept plans through the schematic and construction design processes
Coordinate with subconsultants for support and design services
Design and produce plan sets, details, specifications, and cost estimates
Perform calculations in support of the site development (stormwater pond sizing, culvert and pipe capacity analysis, hydrology calcs, etc.)
Author reports that are technically sound, grammatically correct, and well organized
Collaborate with team engineers to determine the best course of action
Be independent in your pursuit for information and solutions
Manage your time and organization of multiple tasks/projects
Communicate effectively with managers and team members
Pursue efficiencies within your work and operations
Be an advocate for HDR, the BES Business Group, and the Site Civil team
Perform other tasks that support the mission and vision of HDR and the BES Business Group