Summer 2027 Solid Waste Intern

HDR, Inc.; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship

Professional development

Job summary

HDR, Inc. invites motivated engineering students for a hands-on internship focused on transportation planning, design, and solid waste projects in Florida. You will work with experienced engineers, gain field exposure, and develop skills using CAD, GIS, and other engineering tools.

This role emphasizes collaboration, curiosity, and active participation in HDR's employee-owned culture. Preferred candidates are local to Florida, with 2 years of coursework, a GPA of 3.0+, and a drive to contribute

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Support engineers and project teams on transportation planning, design, and infrastructure projects.
• Assist with solid waste and waste-to-energy assignments.
• Participate in field visits, project meetings, and technical analyses.
• Utilize engineering software, GIS tools, and industry technologies to solve real-world challenges.
• Collaborate with professionals across multiple disciplines in a team-oriented environment.
• Contribute innovative ideas that improve project delivery and transportation outcomes.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Collaboration

Education

Engineering student (Undergraduate or Graduate)

Tools

CAD

MicroStation

Civil 3D

GIS

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 waste is more than management, it's also an opportunity to innovate. As part of our Waste sector, you'll help shape solid waste infrastructure and environmental stewardship. With a top-tier industry ranking, our team delivers comprehensive solutions that span waste planning, remediation, engineering and implementation. You'll collaborate closely with clients and communities to design sustainable, cost-effective systems that contribute to cleaner environments and healthier communities. You'll have the opportunity to contribute to meaningful projects while developing the technical and professional skills needed to launch your career.

What You'll Do

• Support engineers and project teams on transportation planning, design, and infrastructure projects.
• Assist with solid waste and waste-to-energy assignments.
• Participate in field visits, project meetings, and technical analyses.
• Utilize engineering software, GIS tools, and industry technologies to solve real-world challenges.
• Collaborate with professionals across multiple disciplines in a team-oriented environment.
• Contribute innovative ideas that improve project delivery and transportation outcomes.

What Makes This Internship Different?

At HDR, you're more than an intern. You'll be treated as a valued member of the team, receiving mentorship, professional development opportunities, and exposure to projects that shape communities across the country. Our interns gain hands-on experience, build lasting professional relationships, and develop the skills needed to launch a successful engineering career.

Bring your curiosity. Build your future. Help move communities forward with HDR's Resources Business Group in Florida.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prefer 2 years completed toward degree with 3.0+ GPA
• Desire to learn, collaborate, and contribute in a professional environment.
• Experience with CAD, MicroStation, Civil 3D, GIS, or similar software is a plus.
• 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.

Primary Location: United States-Florida-Tampa

Other Locations: United States-Florida-Jacksonville

Industry: Waste

Schedule: Full-time

Employee Status: Temporary

BusinessClass: Waste Services

Job Posting: Sep 11, 2026