Hdr
HDR provides architecture, engineering, environmental, and construction services for infrastructure projects.
Water/Wastewater/Water Resources Intern
Internship supporting water/wastewater projects through planning, design, and construction.
Job Highlights
About the Role
The ideal candidate will have a strong technical interest in areas such as water and wastewater treatment, pump stations and pipelines, water resources, and utility management. Interns will support projects through all phases—planning, design, and construction—across a variety of project types, including gravity sanitary sewers, force mains, water distribution and transmission pipelines, pump stations, treatment facilities, stormwater drainage infrastructure, and related studies such as hydrologic/hydraulic modeling, master planning, and flood studies. The position will support and collaborate with civil engineers, utility management staff, and technical professionals across disciplines to perform technical analyses, prepare reports and memoranda, coordinate with subconsultants, assist senior staff in maintaining project schedules and budgets, and produce documentation that meets HDR’s quality standards. Opportunities may include periodic client interaction and occasional field construction inspection and observation. • 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 • Create overall project designs and process diagrams for treatment and conveyance systems • Use Excel and analytical tools to produce or verify design calculations • Draft and review technical memorandums and reports
Key Responsibilities
- ▸plan review
- ▸design calculations
- ▸process diagrams
- ▸hydraulic modeling
- ▸report writing
- ▸client interaction
What You Bring
• Enrolled in a BS or MS in Civil, Environmental, or related Engineering discipline • Coursework in water and wastewater treatment, distribution, collection, hydrology, hydraulics, stormwater management, or related topics • Familiarity with GIS, HEC‑RAS/HEC‑HMS/SWMM, Power BI, or similar modeling software • Strong communication skills and ability to thrive in a collaborative team environment • Prior water/wastewater/water resources project experience • Experience using Microsoft Office Suite and AutoCAD preferred • Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate Engineering program • Attention to detail • Strong problem‑solving and communication skills • Basic Microsoft Office skills
Requirements
- ▸bs/ms
- ▸gis
- ▸hec‑ras
- ▸power bi
- ▸autocad
- ▸communication
Benefits
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/Wastewater/Water Resources Intern to join our Water Business Group in one of our North Carolina offices: Raleigh, Charlotte, Winston‑Salem, or Asheville. 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. • Gain real-world experience on exciting and meaningful projects • Connect with recent graduates and company leaders through mentoring and young professionals programs
Work Environment
Hybrid