Substation and Transmission Line Intern

HDR, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR, Inc. in Houston, TX, is seeking a student engineer to gain real-world experience on exciting projects while connected with leaders through mentoring and young professionals programs.

The role requires enrollment in an undergraduate or graduate engineering program, strong attention to detail, and good problem-solving and communication skills. Basic Microsoft Office proficiency and a commitment to HDR's employee-owned culture are essential.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate Engineering program.
• Attention to detail.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
• Basic Microsoft Office skills.
• Commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture.

Responsibilities

• Gain real-world experience on exciting projects.
• Connect with recent college graduates and company leaders through mentoring and young professionals programs.
• Apply standard engineering techniques and procedures.
• Perform assignments under the direct supervision of a professional or Project Manager.
• Perform other duties as needed

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Engineering program enrollment

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected. We empower everyone to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. We foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and communities, and we consider our impact on the world.

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

Each 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 in your community and around the world.

Responsibilities

• Gain real-world experience on exciting projects
• Connect with recent college graduates and company leaders through mentoring and young professionals programs
• Apply standard engineering techniques and procedures
• Perform assignments under the direct supervision of a professional or Project Manager
• Perform other duties as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• Prefer 2 years completed toward degree with 3.0+ GPA
• Demonstrated knowledge of software packages related to field of study/industry

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.

Primary Location: United States-Texas-Houston

Industry: Power

Schedule: Full-time

Employee Status: Temporary

BusinessClass: Substation Engineering

Job Posting: Dec 8, 2025