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.

HDR is in need of a Water/Wastewater/Water Resources Intern to join our Water Business Group team in Charlotte, Winston-Salem, or Raleigh, NC. Ideal candidate will have a technical interest in water and wastewater pump stations and pipelines, treatment, water resources or utility management. The Intern will be responsible for assisting with projects through planning, design and construction phases. Project types could include gravity sanitary sewers and force mains, water distribution and transmission pipelines, water and wastewater pump stations and treatment, planning studies and related infrastructure projects. Additional duties could include support of technical investigation and analysis of various detailed studies and preparing reports relating to stormwater management, drainage system infrastructure, watershed and water supply planning and other environmental matters in the area of water resource management. Provide hydrologic/hydraulic modeling support for stormwater improvement projects, master plans, flood studies, and similar water resource management projects.

Will support and advise civil engineers, utilities management staff and technical staff in other disciplines and sections, complete technical analysis, write reports and technical memos, coordinate with subconsultants, support senior staff to maintain project schedules and budgets, and produce documents in accordance with project scopes and quality program procedures. May have periodic contact with clients regarding ongoing projects and tasks. May require occasional field construction inspection.

Required Qualifications

• Enrolled in a BS or MS in Civil or Environmental Engineering or similar program required.
• Coursework in watershed management including erosion control, water quality, drainage collection system design, stormwater BMP design, and natural channel design.
• Coursework in hydrologic/hydraulic modeling for storm, sanitary, water distribution systems using software such as HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, SWMM, HydraFlow, or other similar models.
• Must have excellent communication skills and thrive working in a team environment.
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must.

Preferred Qualifications

• Water/wastewater/water resources project experience
• Coursework in hydrology and hydraulics applications, the design and analysis of stormwater management facilities, storm sewers and watersheds preferred.
• Experience using Microsoft Office Suite and AutoCAD preferred.
• Preference given to local candidates.

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.