NorCal Entry-Level Engineering Opportunities – 2027 Graduates

hdr; Walnut Creek, Folsom, Sacramento (CA, CA, CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Employee assistance program

Paid time away

Parental leave

Paid holidays

Retirement plan with employer match

Employee referral bonus

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

HDR invites entry-level engineers in California to express interest for opportunities across Water, Transportation, Resources, and Building Engineering Services. Graduates in December 2026 or May 2027 are encouraged to apply, with the option to travel or relocate as opportunities arise.

Include a resume and note areas of interest and preferred locations. HDR provides comprehensive benefits and supports employee ownership, growth, and long-term success.

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; strong problem-solving and communication skills.
• Desire to pursue growth opportunities and obtain registration; self-motivated and able to work independently and with a project team.
• Commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Independent work

Team collaboration

Employee-owned culture

Education

Engineering student

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.

If you’re located in California, open to traveling or relocating, or simply want to be considered as future entry-level opportunities become available near you, we encourage you to express your interest by following the online “apply” prompts. Please consider including a resume and a brief note sharing your areas of interest and preferred geographic locations.

Submitting your information through this requisition is a general expression of interest and is not an application for a specific position. We also encourage you to explore our job board and apply directly to entry-level openings that match your interests as they become available.

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.

• 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
• 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.

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

We are an Aff… Equal Opportunity Employer.

We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.