NorCal Summer 2027 Engineering Internship Opportunities

HDR, Inc.; Walnut Creek (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental & Vision coverage

Tuition reimbursement

Employee ownership benefits

Job summary

HDR, Inc. invites you to apply for a Summer 2027 engineering internship across Water, Transportation, Resources and Building Engineering Services. The program lets you apply classroom learning to real-world projects in California while exploring opportunities to travel or relocate if needed.

Please include a resume and a short note on your areas of interest and preferred locations when expressing interest. Interns should be enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate engineering program with 2+

Qualifications

• Enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate engineering program.
• 2+ years toward degree with 3.0+ GPA.
• Attention to detail and strong problem-solving.
• Effective communication and basic MS Office skills.
• Active participant in our employee-owned culture.

Skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

Engineering program (undergrad/grad)

GPA 3.0+

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?

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

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.

Looking for an engineering internship in Summer 2027? Whether your interests are in Water, Transportation, Resources, or Building Engineering Services, we want to hear from you. If you're excited to learn alongside experienced professionals, build your skills, and discover where a career in engineering could take you, we encourage you to express your interest.

If you're located in California, open to traveling or relocating, or simply want to be considered as future internship 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 Summer 2027 internship openings that match your interests as they become available.

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