Mechanical BIM Intern

HDR, Inc.; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 24,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR, Inc. is seeking a Mechanical BIM Intern in Kansas City, MO. You will gain hands-on experience applying BIM techniques on real projects under senior BIM specialists and engineers, helping with design and construction tasks.

The role emphasizes collaboration, attention to detail, and communication, with mentorship and opportunities to grow within HDR's employee-owned culture. Local candidates are preferred.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate Engineering program.
• Prefer 1 year completed toward degree with 3.0+ GPA.
• Familiarity with BIM tools (e.g., Revit) is preferred.
• Basic Microsoft Office skills are expected.

Responsibilities

• Gain real-world experience on projects by applying BIM techniques.
• Assist senior BIM specialists and engineers on design/construction phases.
• Engage with mentors and program leaders through onboarding and development activities.
• Perform assignments under supervision of the Section Manager or other professionals.
• Take on additional duties as needed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Undergraduate/Graduate Engineering program

1 year completed toward degree (GPA 3.0+)

Tools

Revit

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 building engineering is more than systems and structures, it's about powering progress and enabling innovation. As part of HDR's Building Engineering Services Group, you'll help design the critical infrastructure that supports the digital age and shapes the spaces where people work, connect, and thrive. From high-performance data centers driving the future of AI to dynamic commercial environments, your work will directly support technological advancement, sustainability, and human experience. We bring together mechanical, electrical, structural, and civil engineering experts to solve complex design challenges with precision, creativity, and collaboration. Whether you're optimizing energy efficiency, integrating resilient systems, or engineering the backbone of next-generation facilities, your contributions will help define the future of the built environment. This isn't just a job, it's a chance to lead innovation, engineer impact, and build a legacy of excellence.

In the role of Mechanical BIM Intern, we'll count on you to:

• Gain real-world experience on exciting projects by applying standard BIM techniques and procedures.
• Work under the guidance and direct supervision of a senior-level BIM specialists and engineers to assist with routine assignments for small to large projects in various phases of design and construction.
• Connect with recent college graduates and our company leaders through mentoring and young professionals' programs
• Perform assignments under the direct supervision of your Section Manager or other professionals
• Perform other duties as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prefer 1 year completed toward degree with 3.0+ GPA.
• Demonstrate knowledge of software packages (e.g. Revit) related to field of study/industry.
• Preference given to local candidates.

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-Missouri-Kansas City

Industry: Building Engineering

Schedule: Full-time

Employee Status: Temporary

BusinessClass: Building Mechanical

Job Posting: Aug 7, 2026