Summer 2027 Environmental Intern

HDR, Inc.; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR, Inc. invites an Environmental Intern to join our Environmental Planning team in Tampa, FL. The role provides hands-on fieldwork and data analysis supporting civil engineering projects, with exposure to environmental compliance, permitting, and sustainability practices.

You will assist with site assessments, data collection, and preparation of environmental reports, collaborating with engineers and scientists to develop sustainable design solutions in a collaborative, employee-owned culture.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate environmental science, biology, environmental engineering or related program
• Attention to detail
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills
• Basic Microsoft Office skills
• Active participant in our employee-owned culture

Responsibilities

• Assist in environmental site assessments and field investigations, including soil, water, and air sampling
• Support preparation of environmental reports, including Phase I/II ESA, wetland delineations, and habitat assessments
• Collect and organize data for regulatory compliance (e.g., stormwater, erosion control, endangered species)
• Help with GIS mapping and spatial analysis for environmental constraints
• Participate in construction site inspections to ensure adherence to environmental regulations
• Research local, state, and federal environmental regulations relevant to civil engineering projects
• Collaborate with engineers and scientists on sustainable design solutions

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving and communication

Education

Undergraduate/Graduate program in Environmental Science or related field

Tools

ArcGIS

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.

The Environmental team spends time in the field and in front of a computer throughout the year. Field work includes wetland and other surface waters delineations, habitat surveys, wildlife surveys, and noise monitoring that are performed to support impact assessments, impact avoidance, regulatory permitting efforts, and pre- and post-construction compliance. When we are at our computers, we perform desktop surveys, analyze the data collected in the field and use those data to prepare natural resource reports, mitigation and monitoring plans, regulatory permit applications, and other technical papers as needed. The Environmental Intern will support the environmental team in conducting fieldwork, data analysis, and reporting for civil engineering projects. This role provides hands‑on experience in environmental compliance, permitting, and sustainability practices within infrastructure development.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in environmental site assessments and field investigations, including soil, water, and air sampling.
• Support preparation of environmental reports, including Phase I/II ESA, wetland delineations, and habitat assessments.
• Collect and organize data for regulatory compliance (e.g., stormwater, erosion control, endangered species).
• Help with GIS mapping and spatial analysis for environmental constraints.
• Participate in construction site inspections to ensure adherence to environmental regulations.
• Research local, state, and federal environmental regulations relevant to civil engineering projects.
• Collaborate with engineers and scientists on sustainable design solutions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prefer 2 years completed toward degree with 3.0+ GPA
• Demonstrated knowledge of arcGIS and Microsoft Office software
• Preference given to local candidates

Required Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate environmental science, biology, environmental Engineering or related 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-Florida-Tampa

Industry: Environment/Sciences

Schedule: Full-time

Employee Status: Temporary

BusinessClass: Environmental Planning

Job Posting: Oct 1, 2026