Port Engineering Intern
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 work to weave diversity, equity, and inclusion into our work and foster a sense of belonging throughout the company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?
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.
Port Engineer Internship/Co-Op
The Ports Intern/Co-Op will work as a member of the Waterfront Infrastructure design team on projects serving clients in the New England area.
HDR is seeking a qualified individual to join a group of experts in the Ports and Maritime group as a Port Engineer Intern/Co-Op. This individual will participate with teams to support the design of 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 moderately 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, Structural, 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.
Candidates will be exposed to different contracting methodologies, construction means and methods, assist with volume calculations and material quantity estimates and participate in development of engineering scopes of works and fee estimates, in collaboration with a team of experienced ports and maritime staff.
- Prefer 2 years completed toward degree with 3.0+ GPA
- Demonstrated knowledge of software packages related to field of study/industry
- Experience must include evidence of proficient writing skills, fundamental understanding of engineering concepts and above average verbal communication skills.
- Strong preference given to local candidates
- 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
What We Believe
HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.
Our Commitment
As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.
Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.
