Water Intern

HDR•Irvine, CA

11h•Onsite

About The Position

At HDR, employee-owners are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone is valued and empowered to contribute their authentic selves and innovative ideas. The company's Water Business Group focuses on helping communities manage water for future generations, encompassing safe drinking water, responsible wastewater treatment, sustainable water supplies, and flood control. This work directly supports public health, environmental sustainability, and infrastructure resilience. The team brings together experts to solve complex challenges with bold thinking and technical excellence, aiming to modernize aging systems and pioneer innovative approaches. This role offers a chance to lead change, drive progress, and leave a lasting legacy. As a Water Intern, you will gain real-world experience on exciting projects, connect with recent college graduates and company leaders through mentoring and young professionals programs, apply standard engineering techniques and procedures, and perform assignments under the direct supervision of a professional or Project Manager. The ideal candidate will commit up to 20 hours per week on-site, working alongside and receiving mentorship from a licensed engineer. Remote work is not available for this position.

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

Prefer 2 years completed toward degree with 3.0+ GPA
Demonstrated knowledge of software packages related to field of study/industry
Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or other relevant engineering program.
CAD and MS Project experience.
Local candidate to Irvine or San Diego.

Responsibilities

Gain real-world experience on exciting projects
Connect with recent college 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 professional or Project Manager
Perform other duties as needed