Bridge Intern: Mentored Engineering in Transportation

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; Missouri; On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR is seeking a Bridge Intern to gain real-world experience by applying standard engineering techniques on highway and railway projects, under supervision of a senior Engineer. You’ll engage with bridge designs, steel plate girders, prestress concrete, segmental and cable structures, and field visits.

Ideal candidates are enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate Engineering program, with strong problem-solving and communication skills and familiarity with Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate Engineering program
• 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
• Prefer 2 years completed toward degree with 3.0+ GPA
• Demonstrated knowledge of software packages related to field of study/industry
• Self-starter with excellent writing, comprehension, problem-solving and communication skills
• Preference given to local candidates

Responsibilities

• Gain real-world experience on exciting projects by applying standard engineering techniques and procedures on a variety of projects typically including bridge steel plate girders, prestress concrete, segmental and cable, box culvert, and miscellaneous structure design for highway and railway projects.
• Work under the guidance and direct supervision of a more senior-level Engineer to assist with the development of bridge and structure designs.
• Connect with recent college graduates and our company leaders through mentoring and young professionals’ programs
• May also include field services for site visits and NBIS level inspection activities
• Perform other duties as needed
• HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other’s life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day.

Skills

Self-starter

Writing

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

Engineering degree in progress

2 years completed toward degree with 3.0+ GPA

Tools

Microsoft Office

Engineering software basics

Job description

HDR is seeking a Bridge Intern to gain real-world experience by applying standard engineering techniques on highway and railway projects, under supervision of a senior Engineer. You’ll engage with bridge designs, steel plate girders, prestress concrete, segmental and cable structures, and field visits.

Ideal candidates are enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate Engineering program, with strong problem-solving and communication skills and familiarity with Microsoft Office.