NorCal Summer 2027 Engineering Internship Opportunities

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

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Employee ownership

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Job summary

HDR is seeking engineering interns for Summer 2027 in California (Walnut Creek and nearby locations). Interns will apply classroom learning to real-world projects across Water, Transportation, Resources, or Building Engineering Services. Local candidates and willingness to travel/relocate are encouraged to express interest.

Resume and interest notes are welcome through online prompts. Participants gain exposure to a diverse, employee-owned culture, opportunities to learn from experienced

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

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Communication skills

Office skills

Education

Undergrad/Graduate Engineering program

2+ years toward degree; 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?
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
At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an Affirmitve Action 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.