NorCal Entry-Level Engineering Opportunities - 2027 Graduates

HDR, Inc.; Walnut Creek (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Employee assistance program

Paid time away

Parental leave

Paid holidays

Retirement plan with match

Employee referral bonus

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

HDR, Inc. invites new engineering grads to join our teams in California, with opportunities across Water, Transportation, Resources, and Building Engineering Services. Build your expertise in a supportive, employee-owned environment that values authentic ideas and diverse perspectives.

Graduating December 2026 or May 2027? This program helps you translate education into meaningful work on real projects with mentorship and growth potential atHDR offices in Walnut Creek and other CA locations.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate Engineering program and graduating December 2026 or May 2027.
• Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Attention to detail is required.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills are essential.
• Desire to pursue growth opportunities and registration as an engineer.

Responsibilities

• Learn alongside experienced professionals across Water, Transportation, Resources, and Building Engineering Services.
• Contribute to engineering projects and learn through hands-on tasks.
• Engage with a culture of employee ownership and collaborative work.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Communication

Team collaboration

Self-motivated

Education

Engineering student (B.S./M.S.)

EIT certificate

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

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?

Watch Our Story: https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story

Your engineering career is just beginning. Let's make it meaningful. If you're graduating in December 2026 or May 2027 and ready to put your education into action, we want to hear from you. Explore entry-level opportunities across Water, Transportation, Resources, and Building Engineering Services, where you can learn alongside experienced professionals, build your expertise, and contribute to projects that make a lasting difference.

Whether you already have a specific career path in mind or are still discovering where your interests could take you, we encourage you to express your interest and explore what's possible.

Primary Location: United States-California-Walnut Creek

Other Locations: United States-California-Sacramento, United States-California-Folsom

Industry: Water

Schedule: Full-time

Employee Status: Regular

Job Posting: Sep 21, 2026

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with AutoCAD, Revit, or similar software
• An interest in Power, Water, Transportation, or Building Engineering
• Engineer in Training (EIT) certificate
• Previous experience with an architectural/engineering or engineering consulting firm

Required Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate Engineering program and graduating in December 2026 or May 2027
• Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Attention to detail
• Possess strong problem-solving and communication skills
• Desire to pursue growth opportunities and obtain registration
• Self-motivated, able to work independently and with a project team to completion of task
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

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. Stated benefits are for full-time regular positions. The expected compensation range for this position is $70,304.00 - $102,625.00 annually depending upon skills, experience, education and geographical location.