NorCal Summer 2027 Engineering Internship Opportunities

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

HDR is seeking an engineering intern to apply classroom learning to real-world projects across water, transportation, and building engineering disciplines. Local Walnut Creek, CA area is highlighted with other California locations noted.

The role emphasizes attention to detail, problem solving, and active participation in HDR's employee-owned culture. Qualified candidates are currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate engineering program with at least 2 years completed toward their

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

Skills

Microsoft Office

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Communication skills

Education

Undergraduate or graduate Engineering program

Tools

AutoCAD

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.