NorCal Summer 2027 Engineering Internship Opportunities

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; Walnut Creek (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 37,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Employee ownership

Job summary

HDR is seeking engineering interns for Summer 2027 to apply classroom learning to real-world projects that shape communities and build a better future. Work across Water, Transportation, Resources, or Building Engineering Services while gaining hands-on experience.

Preferred candidates have MS Office familiarity, AutoCAD experience, and interest in engineering disciplines. Local candidates are preferred, and the program reflects HDR's employee-owned culture.

Qualifications

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

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Undergraduate or graduate Engineering program

GPA 3.0+

Tools

Microsoft Office

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.

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.

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
• 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.)

Other Locations

United States-California-Sacramento, United States-California-Folsom

Industry

Water

Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

Regular

Job Posting

Sep 21, 2026

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