Site Civil Intern-Dallas

HDR; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

HDR’s Site Civil Internship in Plano, TX offers an opportunity to work within HDR’s Building Engineering Services Group. You will assist in providing design support, prepare plan sets, and perform site development calculations under the guidance of senior engineers.

The role emphasizes collaboration, communication, and applying engineering fundamentals to real projects. We value student engineers who are detail-oriented, proactive, and engaged in HDR’s employee-owned culture.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate Engineering program.
• Attention to detail is essential for accuracy in analyses, reports and planning.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills are needed to collaborate with teams and stakeholders.
• Basic Microsoft Office skills for documentation, drafting and presentation tasks.
• Commitment to HDR's employee-owned culture and active participation is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with site civil design tasks and documentation.
• Develop concept site layouts that comply with jurisdictional requirements.
• Coordinate with authorities having jurisdiction and subconsultants.
• Participate in client meetings and community outreach as defined by the project scope.
• Prepare plan sets, details, specifications, and cost estimates.
• Perform calculations related to stormwater, hydraulics, and site development.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Communication skills

Active team member

Education

Engineering student (undergrad or grad)

Tools

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‘

Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.

We believe building engineering is more than systems and structures, it’s about powering progress and enabling innovation. As part of HDR’s Building Engineering Services Group, you’ll help design the critical infrastructure that supports the digital age and shapes the spaces where people work, connect, and thrive. From high-performance data centers driving the future of AI to dynamic commercial environments, your work will directly support technological advancement, sustainability, and human experience. We bring together mechanical, electrical, structural, and civil engineering experts to solve complex design challenges with precision, creativity, and collaboration. Whether you’re optimizing energy efficiency, integrating resilient systems, or engineering the backbone of next-generation facilities, your contributions will help define the future of the built environment. This isn’t just a job, it’s a chance to lead innovation, engineer impact, and build a legacy of excellence.
In the role of Site Civil Intern, we’ll count on you to:

• Coordinate with internal and external resources to complete all due diligence research and documentation
• Develop concept site layouts that are compliant with all Jurisdictional requirements and support the Pre-Application process
• Coordinate with the Authority Having Jurisdiction to determine design and submittal requirements and coordinate design solutions
• Assist with community outreach as defined within the scope of a project
• Attend client meetings
• Transition the concept plans through the schematic and construction design processes
• Coordinate with subconsultants for support and design services
• Design and produce plan sets, details, specifications, and cost estimates
• Perform calculations in support of the site development (stormwater pond sizing, culvert and pipe capacity analysis, hydrology calcs, etc.)
• Author reports that are technically sound, grammatically correct, and well organized
• Collaborate with team engineers to determine the best course of action
• Be independent in your pursuit for information and solutions
• Manage your time and organization of multiple tasks/projects
• Communicate effectively with managers and team members
• Pursue efficiencies within your work and operations
• Be an advocate for HDR, the BES Business Group, and the Site Civil team
• Perform other tasks that support the mission and vision of HDR and the BES Business Group

Preferred Qualifications

• Preference given to local candidates

Required Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate Engineering program
• 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

What We Believe

HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other’s life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.

Our Commitment

As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.

Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ , People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.