Drinking Water Engineering Intern

HDR, Inc.; Boise (ID); Hybrid; USD 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR is seeking a Drinking Water Engineering Intern to gain real-world experience on municipal water projects. You’ll support planning, design, and delivery of water infrastructure under supervision, with exposure to water conveyance, storage and treatment systems.

As part of a collaborative team, you’ll develop problem-solving and communication skills while contributing to sustainable and resilient water solutions.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Gain real-world experience on water, wastewater, pipeline and treatment projects.
• Assist with engineering analyses, hydraulic calculations, and design drawings.
• Support construction-phase activities and data collection for projects.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams on sustainable water infrastructure solutions.

Skills

Problem Solving

Communication Skills

Education

Undergraduate/Graduate Engineering student

Tools

Microsoft Office

Autodesk CAD

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 water is more than a resource, it's a shared responsibility. As part of our WaterBusiness Group, you’ll help shape how communities manage water for generations to come. From delivering safe drinking water and treating wastewater responsibly to developing sustainable water supplies and protecting lives and property through flood control, your work will directly support public health, environmental sustainability, and infrastructure resilience. We bring together experts across disciplines to solve complex challenges with bold thinking and technical excellence. Whether you're modernizing aging systems or pioneering innovative approaches, your contributions will make a meaningful difference in people’s lives. This isn’t just a job, it's a chance to lead change, drive progress, and leave a lasting legacy.

In the role of Drinking Water Engineering Intern, we'll count on you to:

• Gain real-world experience on exciting water, wastewater, pipeline, pump station, and treatment facility projects
• Connect with recent college graduates and our company leaders through mentoring and young professionals programs
• Apply standard engineering techniques and procedures to the planning, design, and delivery of municipal water infrastructure projects
• Perform assignments under the direct supervision of a professional or Project Manager supporting water conveyance, storage, and treatment systems
• Assist with engineering analyses, hydraulic calculations, technical reports, design drawings, and construction support activities for water and wastewater facilities
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary project teams on the development of sustainable and resilient water infrastructure solutions
• Support project teams with data collection, hydraulic modeling, engineering analyses, cost estimating, specification preparation, and construction-phase services

Preferred Qualifications

• Prefer 2 years completed toward degree with 3.0+ GPA
• Demonstrated knowledge of software pack ages such as Microsoft Office products, Autodesk, or similar CAD software's.

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

Water

Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

Temporary

BusinessClass : Pump Stations and Pipelines

Job Posting

Sep 28, 2026

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

We are an Affi­rmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employe­r.

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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