Transportation Intern

HDR • Nashville, TN

76d

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. We are looking for motivated Transportation Interns. This internship offers the opportunity to gain hands-on experience across multiple areas of transportation, including highway design, planning, hydraulics, structural engineering, and rail-whether you're looking to focus on a specialty or explore a variety of disciplines. You will work under the direct supervision of professional engineers and project managers, contributing to real-world projects that make an impact in our communities.

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

• Current enrollment in a Civil Engineering program from an accredited college or university.
• Strong interest in transportation engineering and infrastructure design.
• Familiarity with MicroStation and/or OpenRoads software is a plus.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and take direction from supervisors.
• Preference given to local candidates.

Responsibilities

• Assist with roadway design tasks using software such as MicroStation and OpenRoads.
• Contribute to roadway plan production and related design documentation.
• Conduct field/site visits to collect roadway data.
• Apply standard engineering techniques and procedures to assigned tasks.
• Collaborate with project teams for alignment and profile, geometrics, drainage, development of plans and construction estimates.
• Participate in mentoring and young professional programs, engaging with company leaders and recent graduates.
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support project delivery.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees