Summer 2027 Transportation Intern

HDR, Inc.; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 18,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship

Professional development

Hands-on project experience

Job summary

HDR, Inc. invites motivated students to join our Transportation Business Group in Florida as an internship.

You will gain hands-on experience in transportation planning, design, and infrastructure while being mentored by experienced engineers. Support engineers on planning, design, and multi-disciplinary projects, participate in field visits and meetings, and use CAD, MicroStation, Civil 3D, and GIS to solve real-world challenges while developing professional skills within HDR’s employee-owned

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate Engineering program.
• Desire to learn, collaborate, and contribute in a professional environment.
• Experience with CAD, MicroStation, Civil 3D, GIS, or similar software is a plus.
• Attention to detail and strong problem-solving and communication skills.

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

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Communication skills

CAD

MicroStation

Civil 3D

GIS

Education

Undergraduate or graduate Engineering program

Tools

CAD software

MicroStation

Civil 3D

GIS

Microsoft Office

Job description

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
• 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-Doral, United States-Florida-West Palm Beach, United States-Florida-Pensacola, United States-Florida-Fort Lauderdale, United States-Florida-Tallahassee, United States-Florida-Jacksonville, United States-Florida-Orlando

Industry

Highway + Road

Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

Temporary

BusinessClass

Highways

Job Posting

Sep 11, 2026