About Us

At HDR, we specialize in engineering, architecture, environmental and construction services. While we are most well-known for adding beauty and structure to communities through high-performance buildings and smart infrastructure, we provide much more than that. We create an unshakable foundation for progress because our multidisciplinary teams also include scientists, economists, builders, analysts and artists. That's why we believe diversity is our greatest strength. HDR is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer.

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We believe that the way we work can add meaning and value to the world. That ideas inspire positive change. That coloring outside the lines can illuminate fresh perspectives. And that small details yield important realizations. Above all, we believe that collaboration is the best way forward.

Primary Responsibilities

Civil Engineering - Internship (Ports Intern):

HDR is seeking a qualified individual to join a group of experts in the Ports and Maritime group as a Project Engineer - Internship. This individual will participate with teams to design small to large projects (construction values typically from $500K to $100M) and primary focus will be on geotechnical, structural and general civil design elements of projects. Primary responsibility will involve performing design tasks on projects ranging from limited complexity and scope to those including complex features.

Efforts will be guided by senior and mid-level engineers, CAD personnel and management.

Duties will include:

• Performing design tasks, quantity calculations and collection of data to assist with development of plans, details and technical specifications
• Construction field observations to verify general conformance with contract documents and to monitor and report on status of construction completion
• Coordination with other disciplines (Coastal, Civil, etc.) engineers and team members to gather and assess data
• Production of documents (studies/reports, designs, details, sketches, opinions of costs)
• Presentation of findings through verbal, written and graphical presentations

Typical projects include the design of: deep water bulkhead walls (anchored, combi-wall, cantilevered, etc.), reinforced concrete jetty platforms, berthing structures including fender design, steel hose towers or frames, analyses of ship mooring structures, line tensioning calculations, elevated pedestrian walkways and access systems, geometrical studies of ship/equipment operational envelopes, dredging plans, etc.

The ideal candidate will have a strong desire to learn new concepts and to participate in a team environment to solve simple to complex problems. Prior internship history and/or design experience along with construction observation or administration experience and/or evidence of other mechanical aptitude is a plus. Good to excellent oral and written communications skills will be required for interaction between peers, management and other design and production staff. Must be able to clearly demonstrate understanding of, or participation with, basic engineering concepts.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum Requirements: Experience requirement as described above, with an intent to pursue a Bachelors (or foreign equivalent) and Master of Science Degree in Civil Engineering (Geotechnical, Structural, Coastal/Ocean, or General)
• Experience: Typically reserved for Junior and Senior level students in an approved engineering curriculum. Experience must include evidence of good writing skills, fundamental understanding of engineering concepts and above average verbal communication skills.
• Must be currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate Engineering program
• Attention to detail a must
• Must 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

Preferred Qualifications

• Prefer 2 years completed toward degree with a minimum of 3.0 GPA
• Demonstrated knowledge of software packages related to field of study/industry

Why HDR

At HDR, we know work isn't only about who you work for it's also about what you do and how you do it. Led by the strength of our values and a culture shaped by employee ownership, we network with each other, build on each other's contributions, and collaborate together to make great things possible. When you join HDR, we give you license to do the same. We help you take charge of your career, giving you multiple growth opportunities along the way.