Water/Wastewater Engineering Intern- KY

HDR•Louisville, KY

69d

About The Position

HDR is seeking motivated Water/Wastewater Engineering Interns to join its team in 2027. The internship provides hands-on experience supporting engineers and project managers on infrastructure projects. Depending on interests and project needs, interns may contribute to water/wastewater and civil site, water resources, or geotechnical/tunneling work. The position may involve project planning and design, engineering calculations and analysis, modeling, technical documentation, field investigations, site visits, construction-phase support, and multidisciplinary coordination. Interns may also perform other duties as assigned. HDR describes itself as an employee-owned company that values inclusion, collaboration, and an environment where employees are welcomed, respected, and empowered to contribute. Its Employee Network Groups support belonging and employee engagement.

Requirements

Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate Engineering program.
Attention to detail.
Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
Basic Microsoft Office skills.
Commitment to being an active participant in HDR's employee-owned culture.

Nice To Haves

Current Civil Engineering or Biosystems student.
Preference is given to local candidates.
Relevant coursework, projects, internship, or research experience in engineering or a related field.
Familiarity with engineering and design software such as AutoCAD, Civil 3D, GIS, MATLAB, Python, or similar tools.
Exposure to design, analysis, modeling, field investigations, construction, or data collection activities.
Strong analytical and teamwork skills and an interest in infrastructure and civil engineering projects.

Responsibilities

Assist with the planning, design, and delivery of water, wastewater, and site development projects.
Support preparation of construction plans, specifications, cost estimates, and engineering reports.
Perform engineering calculations and analyses to support design decisions.
Participate in site visits, field investigations, and construction-phase support, including submittal and RFI reviews.
Support water resources projects involving flood risk reduction, dams, levees, stormwater systems, wetlands, and river restoration.
Assist with hydraulic and hydrologic modeling, data analysis, and water resources studies.
Prepare design calculations, technical reports, and presentations.
Assist with geotechnical and tunneling analyses and design for tunnels, underground structures, excavations, and foundations.
Support subsurface investigations, fieldwork, geotechnical reporting, and engineering evaluations.
Contribute to numerical modeling, design calculations, technical documentation, and construction observation activities.
Gain exposure to tunneling methods, ground support systems, and multidisciplinary project coordination.
Perform other duties as assigned.