Civil Engineering Intern

HDR; Rocky Hill (CT); On-site; USD 33,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR is seeking a Civil Intern/Co-Op in Rocky Hill, CT to join the civil engineering design team on projects serving clients across New England. You will prepare plans, detail drawings, and quantity estimates for designs spanning highways, local roadways, and multi-modal transportation.

Ideal candidates are engineering students enrolled in undergrad or graduate programs with attention to detail, good problem-solving and communication skills, and basic Microsoft Office proficiency.

Qualifications

• 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

Responsibilities

• The Civil Intern/Co-Op will work as a member of the civil engineering design team on projects serving clients in the New England area.
• The position includes preparation of plans, detail drawings, and quantity estimation for projects of various sizes and complexity.
• The Civil Department engages in highway & local roadway design, traffic engineering design, green infrastructure, stormwater management, drainage & grading, and multi-modal transportation designs for clients throughout New England including CTDOT, MassDOT, NHDOT, and RIDOT.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Education

Engineering student (undergraduate or graduate)

Tools

MicroStation

Civil 3D

Microsoft Office

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 transportation is more than movement, it’s the foundation of connected, thriving communities. As part of HDR’s Transportation Business Group, you’ll help shape the systems that move people and goods safely, efficiently, and sustainably. From designing resilient highways and iconic bridges to advancing transit, passenger and freight rail, aviation, federal transportation ports and marine infrastructure, your work will directly support economic vitality, public safety, sustainable and resilient communities and quality of life. We bring together planners, engineers, architects, construction management staff, environmental, strategic communications, economists, management consultants and specialists across disciplines to solve complex mobility challenges with innovation, technical excellence, and a deep understanding of community needs. Whether you're modernizing aging infrastructure or pioneering next-generation transportation solutions, your contributions will help define the future of mobility. This isn’t just a job, it’s a chance to lead progress, drive meaningful impact, and leave a legacy of smarter, more connected transportation networks. We are all employee-owners at HDR, which is the foundation of our collaborative culture that connects employees around the world.

Primary Responsibilities

The Civil Intern/Co-Op will work as a member of the civil engineering design team on projects serving clients in the New England area. The position includes preparation of plans, detail drawings, and quantity estimation for projects of various sizes and complexity. The Civil Department engages in several areas of design including highway & local roadway design, traffic engineering design, green infrastructure, stormwater management, drainage & grading, and multi-modal transportation designs for clients throughout New England including CTDOT, MassDOT, NHDOT, and RIDOT. The candidate will need to be a self-motivated individual who maintains a high level of professionalism while performing engineering assignments.

Preferred Qualifications

• 2+ years completed toward degree
• Proficiency with MicroStation and/or Civil 3D
• Local candidates preferred

Required Qualifications

• 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.

We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, employee health, performance, and success, which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus and tuition reimbursement.

The expected compensation range for this position depends upon skills, experience, education and geographical location. (Stated benefits are for full-time regular positions. Temporary and part-time roles eligible for limited benefits.) Rocky Hill: $24 - $29

Primary Location: United States-Connecticut-Rocky Hill Industry: Highway + Road Schedule: Full-time Employee Status: Temporary BusinessClass: Highways Job Posting: Sep 10, 2026

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an Affiritive Action and Equal Opportunity Employer (https://www.hdrinc.com/equal-employment-opportunity-employer). We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.