Air Quality Permitting and Compliance Intern

HDR, Inc.; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR, Inc. is seeking an Air Quality Permitting and Compliance Intern in Minneapolis, MN to gain hands-on experience with air dispersion analyses, permitting notifications, and compliance documents for industrial clients.

You will join our employee‑owned culture, collaborating with engineers and regulators to deliver real-world results while developing skills in data analysis, report writing, and communication.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate environmental science, biology, environmental engineering or related program.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.
• Good written and verbal communication skills; basic proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Provide real-world experience on interesting projects.
• Assist in evaluating air dispersion impacts for air permitting or compliance.
• Help draft air permitting notifications, application forms and compliance documents for industrial clients.
• Engage with recent graduates and leaders through mentoring and young professionals programs.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Microsoft Office basics

Education

Undergraduate/Graduate environmental science, biology or environmental engineering

Job description

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?

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.

We believe industry drives progress. As part of our Industrial sector, you'll help shape efficient, advanced infrastructure and environmental stewardship. We partner with clients across industries to responsibly optimize processes, modernize facilities and solve complex challenges. Our work spans the full project life cycle, from up-front evaluation and planning studies through design and into construction monitoring and operations. You can help clients push boundaries and meet evolving industrial demands while supporting resilient infrastructure and responsible growth. This isn't just a job, it's a chance to engineer smarter solutions, drive industrial innovation and make a lasting impact.

Responsibilities

In the role of Air Quality Permitting and Compliance Intern, we'll count on you to:

• Offer real-world experience on exciting projects
• Explore industrial sources' air dispersion impacts to the ambient air to support air permitting or compliance projects
• Assist in drafting air permitting notifications, application forms, and compliance documents for industrial clients
• Connect with recent college graduates and our company leaders through mentoring and young professionals programs
• Perform other duties as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• Prefer 2 years completed toward degree with 3.0+ GPA
• Familiarity with EPA's Clean Air Act
• Preference given to local candidates

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate environmental science, biology, environmental Engineering or related 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.