Maritime & Ports Intern

HDR; Corpus Christi (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR is seeking a Maritime & Ports Intern Engineer to gain real-world project experience in a collaborative, employee-owned culture. You will work under supervision, apply standard engineering practices, and engage with mentors and leaders to grow professionally.

The role emphasizes attention to detail, problem-solving, and strong communication while leveraging basic Office tools and industry software. This is a temporary, full-time internship position at HDR’s Texas operations.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate Engineering program.
• Attention to detail is essential.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills required.
• Basic Microsoft Office skills are expected.

Responsibilities

• Gain real-world experience on exciting projects.
• Connect with recent graduates and our leaders through mentoring programs.
• Apply standard engineering techniques and procedures.
• Perform assignments under supervision of a professional or Project Manager.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Communication skills

Education

Undergraduate or graduate Engineering program

Tools

Microsoft Office

Engineering software packages

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 Maritime & Ports Intern Engineering, we'll count on you to:

• Gain real-world experience on exciting projects
• Connect with recent college graduates and our company leaders through mentoring and young professionals' programs
• Apply standard engineering techniques and procedures
• Perform assignments under the direct supervision of a professional or Project Manager
• Perform other duties as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• Prefer 2 years completed toward degree with 3.0+ GPA
• Demonstrated knowledge of software packages related to field of study/industry

Required Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate Engineering 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.

Primary Location: United States-Texas-Corpus Christi
Industry: Maritime/Ports
Schedule: Full-time
Employee Status: Temporary
BusinessClass: Waterfront Infrastructure
Job Posting: Oct 5, 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.