Water Resources and Conveyance Intern

HDR•Denver, CO

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 water is more than a resource, it's a shared responsibility. As part of our Water Business Group, you’ll help shape how communities manage water for generations to come. From delivering safe drinking water and treating wastewater responsibly to developing sustainable water supplies and protecting lives and property through flood control, your work will directly support public health, environmental sustainability, and infrastructure resilience. We bring together experts across disciplines to solve complex challenges with bold thinking and technical excellence. Whether you're modernizing aging systems or pioneering innovative approaches, your contributions will make a meaningful difference in people’s lives. This isn’t just a job, it's a chance to lead change, drive progress, and leave a lasting legacy. Watch Our Story:' https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story' 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. HDR is currently seeking a Water Resources and Conveyance Intern to join our Water Business Group in our Denver Colorado office. 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 pump stations and pipelines, water resources, and stormwater. 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, stormwater drainage infrastructure, and associated planning studies, including hydrologic/hydraulic modeling. This position will support and collaborate with civil engineers, mechanical engineers, 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.

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

Enrolled in a BS or MS in Civil, Environmental, or a related Engineering discipline.
Coursework in Civil Engineering, Water Distribution and Wastewater Collection Systems, Hydrology and Hydraulics, Stormwater Management and Design, or other topics focused on water conveyance/water resources
Familiarity with modeling and software tools, including GIS, Hydrologic/Hydraulic Modeling Software (HEC-RAS/HEC-HMS/SWMM), CAD/Civil3D, or other similar applications
Strong communication skills and ability to thrive in a collaborative team environment
Prior water conveyance/water resources project experience
Experience using Microsoft Office Suite preferred
Preference given to local candidates

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 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