NorCal Summer 2027 Engineering Internship Opportunities

HDR; Folsom (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

401(k) employer match

Job summary

HDR is seeking an engineering intern to apply classroom knowledge to real-world projects that help shape communities and a better future. This full-time internship offers exposure to Water, Power, Transportation, or Building engineering and to HDR’s employee-owned culture.

Preferred qualifications include AutoCAD and Microsoft Office experience, enrollment in an engineering program, and a GPA of 3.0+. Local candidates are preferred; candidates with a detail-oriented, problem-solving mindset will

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate Engineering program.
• 2+ years completed toward degree with 3.0+ GPA.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Take what you’re learning in the classroom and apply it to real-world HDR projects.
• Contribute to projects in Water, Power, Transportation, or Building Engineering.
• Support engineers and designers in delivering quality outcomes for communities.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Cultural fit

Education

Undergraduate or graduate Engineering program

2+ years toward degree with 3.0+ GPA

Tools

AutoCAD

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?

Your engineering career starts with opportunities to learn, explore, and make an impact. As an intern, you’ll have the chance to take what you’re learning in the classroom and apply it to real-world projects that help shape communities and create a better future.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• AutoCAD experience
• Local candidates preferred
• An interest in Power, Water, Transportation, or Building Engineering

Required Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate Engineering program
• 2+ years completed toward degree with 3.0+ GPA
• 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

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 off, parental leave, paid holidays, 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonuses and tuition reimbursement. The expected compensation range for this position is $22.00 - $27.00 per hour depending upon skills, experience, education and geographical location. (Stated benefits are for full-time regular positions. Temporary and part-time roles eligible for limited benefits.)

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.

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