Civil/Highway Co-op

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; New York (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR is seeking a Civil/Highway Engineering Co-op in New York, NY, for January–June 2027. The role involves working with a design team on projects for NYC agencies, preparing plans, and performing quantity take-offs.

Qualified entrants are engineering students currently enrolled in undergrad or grad programs with strong problem-solving and communication skills. Preference for local candidates and AutoCAD/Microstation proficiency.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate Engineering program.
• 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

• Work as a member of a design team on multiple projects serving clients such as NYCDEP, NYCDDC, NYC Dept. of Parks & Recreation, MTA-New York City Transit, NYCDOT, PANYNJ and NYSDOT.
• The position includes preparation of plans, detail drawing/calculation checks, and estimate and quantity take-offs for projects of various sizes and complexities.
• The candidate will need to be a self-motivated individual who utilizes the highest level of professionalism while performing engineering assignments.
• The candidate will also perform other duties as needed.

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Employee-owned culture

Education

Engineering student (undergrad/grad)

Tools

AutoCAD

Microstation

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.

In the role of Civil/Highway Engineering Co-op, we'll count on you to:

Work as a member of a design team on multiple projects serving clients such as NYCDEP, NYCDDC, NYC Dept. of Parks & Recreation, MTA-New York City Transit, NYCDOT, PANYNJ and NYSDOT

The position includes preparation of plans, detail drawing/calculation checks, and estimate and quantity take-offs for projects of various sizes and complexities

The candidate will need to be a self-motivated individual who utilizes the highest level of professionalism while performing engineering assignments

The candidate will also perform other duties as needed

The position is expected to be in-person full time at the New York, NY office

The Civil/Highway department engages in several areas of design including Highway & Local Roadway design, Green Infrastructure/Stormwater management, Drainage & Grading, Utility/Facility upgrades, Feasibility studies, Transit flood mitigation and resiliency, and recreation/waterfront development

This position is for January-June 2027.

Length of Co-op is flexible from 4 to 6 months.

Preferred Qualifications

Previous AE internship experience is preferred

Preference is given to local candidates

Proficiency in AutoCAD and/or Microstation

Required 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

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.

Primary Location

United States-New York-New York

Industry

Transit

Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

Temporary

BusinessClass : Highways

Job Posting

Aug 28, 2026

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity.

We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employe r.

We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.

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