Summer 2027 Solid Waste 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 foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?
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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.
We believe waste is more than management, it’s also an opportunity to innovate. As part of our Waste sector, you’ll help shape solid waste infrastructure and environmental stewardship. With a top-tier industry ranking, our team delivers comprehensive solutions that span waste planning, remediation, engineering and implementation. You’ll collaborate closely with clients and communities to design sustainable, cost-effective systems that contribute to cleaner environments and healthier communities. You'll have the opportunity to contribute to meaningful projects while developing the technical and professional skills needed to launch your career.
What You'll Do
- Support engineers and project teams on transportation planning, design, and infrastructure projects.
- Assist with solid waste and waste-to-energy assignments.
- Participate in field visits, project meetings, and technical analyses.
- Utilize engineering software, GIS tools, and industry technologies to solve real-world challenges.
- Collaborate with professionals across multiple disciplines in a team-oriented environment.
Contribute innovative ideas that improve project delivery and transportation outcomes.
What Makes This Internship Different?
At HDR, you're more than an intern. You'll be treated as a valued member of the team, receiving mentorship, professional development opportunities, and exposure to projects that shape communities across the country. Our interns gain hands-on experience, build lasting professional relationships, and develop the skills needed to launch a successful engineering career.
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Preferred Qualifications
- Prefer 2 years completed toward degree with 3.0+ GPA
- Desire to learn, collaborate, and contribute in a professional environment.
- Experience with CAD, MicroStation, Civil 3D, GIS, or similar software is a plus.
- 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.
