Summer 2027 Transportation Intern

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising

Jacksonville (FL)

On-site

USD 25,000 - 36,000

Full time

30 hours ago

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Job summary

HDR is seeking a Summer 2027 Transportation Intern to join our Transportation Business Group in Tampa, FL. You'll support transportation planning, design, and infrastructure projects while gaining hands-on experience with field visits and technical analyses.

You'll collaborate with engineers across disciplines, gain exposure to CAD, GIS, Civil 3D, and related software, and participate in project meetings, contributing to safe, sustainable mobility solutions while building your professional

Qualifications

Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate Engineering program.
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.

Responsibilities

Support engineers and project teams on transportation planning, design, and infrastructure projects.
Assist with roadway, bridge, aviation, transit, and multimodal transportation 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

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Undergraduate or graduate Engineering program

Tools

CAD

MicroStation

Civil 3D

GIS

Job description

Summer 2027 Transportation Intern - ( 195993 )

Are you ready to make an impact before you graduate?

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 transportation is more than movement, it’s the foundation of connected, thriving communities. As part of HDR’s Transportation Business Group, you’ll help shape the systems that move people and goods safely, efficiently, and sustainably. From designing resilient highways and iconic bridges to advancing transit, passenger and freight rail, aviation, federal transportation ports and marine infrastructure, your work will directly support economic vitality, public safety, sustainable and resilient communities and quality of life. We bring together planners, engineers, architects, construction management staff, environmental, strategic communications, economists, management consultants and specialists across disciplines to solve complex mobility challenges with innovation, technical excellence, and a deep understanding of community needs. Whether you're modernizing aging infrastructure or pioneering next-generation transportation solutions, your contributions will help define the future of mobility. This isn’t just a job, it’s a chance to lead progress, drive meaningful impact, and leave a legacy of smarter, more connected transportation networks. We are all employee-owners at HDR, which is the foundation of our collaborative culture that connects employees around the world.

What You'll Do

Support engineers and project teams on transportation planning, design, and infrastructure projects.
Assist with roadway, bridge, aviation, transit, and multimodal transportation 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 Transportation 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.

Required Qualifications

Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate Engineering program
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

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