Civil/Structural Engineering Intern — Power Grid

HDR, Inc.; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR in Ann Arbor, Michigan seeks a Civil / Structural Engineering Intern to join our team of professionals in a rapidly growing company dedicated to engineering excellence. The selected candidate will be a current student or recent graduate with little to no power delivery experience.

You will perform tasks, assist structural engineers with design packages, and participate in field reviews while gaining practical exposure to project delivery in a leading energy-focused firm.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate Engineering program.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
• Basic Microsoft Office skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform tasks with varying levels of complexity, as assigned by a Project Engineer, Project Leader, or Project Manager.
• Assist structural engineers in preparing design packages and performing simple calculations.
• Attend internal meetings and participate in field reviews.

Skills

Problem solving

Communication

Microsoft Office

Education

Engineering (Undergraduate or Graduate) program

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.

We believe electricity powers modern life. As part of our Power sector, you’ll help shape how electricity is generated, transmitted and delivered as global energy demands grow. From massive data centers to modernizing transmission systems, our industry-recognized engineers and scientists have been at the forefront of grid transformation for more than a century. You’ll work side-by-side with these experts and contribute to reliable, resilient and sustainable power systems, helping communities thrive and industries expand. This isn’t just a job, it’s a chance to drive infrastructure forward, power innovation and leave your mark on our energy future.

HDR, Ann Arbor, Michigan location, is looking for a Civil / Structural Engineering Intern to join our team of professionals in a rapidly growing and nationally ranked company dedicated to engineering excellence. The selected candidate will be a current student or recent graduate with little to no power delivery experience. In this position you will be expected to:

• Perform tasks with varying levels of complexity, which are assigned by a Project Engineer, Project Leader, or Project Manager.
• Tasks will include being able to follow direction, assisting structural engineers in preparing design packages, performing simple calculations, attending internal meetings and participating in field reviews.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prefer 2 years completed toward degree with 3.0+ GPA
• Demonstrated knowledge of software packages related to field of study/industry
• Courses in Power/Energy a plus
• Experience with computer-aided design programs (AutoCAD, Micro station, etc.) is desired but not required for consideration.

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

Industry

: Power

Schedule

Schedule

: Full-time

Employee Status

Employee Status

: Temporary

BusinessClass : Power Generation

Job Posting

Job Posting

: Sep 14, 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.

Ready to learn more? Let's work together to make great thingspossible.

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