Environmental Intern

HDR; Everett (WA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

HDR is seeking an Environmental Intern to gain real-world experience on exciting projects in Washington. You’ll connect with recent graduates and leaders through mentoring programs and work on environmental compliance, natural resources, and permitting/planning across water, transportation, and power infrastructure in the Pacific Northwest.

As an employee-owned company, HDR values inclusion, collaboration, and hands-on learning.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing an undergraduate or graduate program in environmental science, biology, environmental engineering, or related field.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.
• Basic Microsoft Office skills.
• Active participation in HDR’s employee-owned culture is required.

Responsibilities

• Engage in environmental compliance, natural resources, and permitting/planning projects.
• Collaborate with teams on water, transportation, and power infrastructure in WA and the Pacific Northwest.
• Gain real-world experience through diverse assignments and mentoring programs.

Skills

Environmental knowledge

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Undergraduate environmental science

Tools

GIS

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'

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.

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 Environmental Intern, we'll count on you to:

• Offer real-world experience on exciting projects
• Connect with recent college graduates and our company leaders through mentoring and young professionals programs
• Work on a wide variety of environmental compliance, natural resources, and permitting/planning projects for a range of water, transportation, and power infrastructure projects in Washington State and the Pacific Northwest.
• Other duties as assigned

Preferred Qualifications

• Prefer 2 years completed toward degree with 3.0+ GPA
• Demonstrated knowledge of software packages related to field of study/industry
• Preference will be given to local candidates

Required Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate environmental science, biology, environmental Engineering or related 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.) {Seattle or Everett, WA}: $25/hr- $27/hr Primary Location: United States-Washington-Seattle Other Locations: United States-Washington-Everett Industry: Power Schedule: Full-time Employee Status: Temporary BusinessClass: Environmental Planning Job Posting: Oct 12, 2026

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