Environmental Intern

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentoring program

Employee-owned culture

Job summary

HDR is seeking an Environmental Intern to contribute on environmental compliance, natural resources, and permitting/planning projects across Washington State and the Pacific Northwest. You’ll gain real-world experience on exciting projects and engage with company leaders through mentoring programs.

The role supports an employee-owned culture, offers collaboration with a diverse team, and provides exposure to water, transportation, and power infrastructure initiatives in the region.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate environmental science, biology, environmental engineering or related program.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
• Familiarity with software packages related to field.
• Basic Microsoft Office skills.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Education

Undergraduate or graduate environmental science, biology, environmental engineering or related field

Tools

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?

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
• 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-Washington-Seattle

Other Locations

United States-Washington-Everett

Industry

Power

Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

Temporary

Job Posting

Oct 1, 2026

Equalities Statement

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.

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