Transportation Hydraulics Engineering Intern

HDR; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR is seeking a Transportation Hydraulics Engineering Intern in Denver to gain real-world experience on transportation and water resources projects. You’ll work with engineers on hydrologic and hydraulic modeling, drainage design, and stormwater management while benefiting from HDR’s employee-owned culture and mentoring programs.

Ideal candidates are enrolled in an engineering program with coursework in hydraulics/hydrology and a 3.0+ GPA, with strong problem-solving and communication skills.

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.
• Preferred focus in civil engineering with coursework in water resources, hydraulics, hydrology, transportation, or related disciplines.
• Prefer 2 years completed toward degree with 3.0+ GPA.
• Internship will be held in the Denver office, preference will be given to returning and local candidates.

Responsibilities

• Assist with hydrologic and hydraulic evaluations and engineering calculations for transportation projects.
• Support preparation of drainage maps, technical memoranda, and engineering reports.
• Assist with stormwater management facility design calculations and modeling.
• Support floodplain impact evaluations, floodplain compensation analyses, and bridge hydraulics/scour assessments.
• Assist with preparation of construction plans, specifications, quantity calculations, and cost estimates.
• Develop and update civil design drawings using MicroStation OpenRoads Designer, AutoCAD Civil 3D, or other design software.
• Assist with drainage permitting documentation and regulatory coordination activities.
• Participate in site visits and field investigations to support project development and design.
• Perform assignments under the direct supervision of a professional engineer or project manager.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Skills

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Undergraduate/Graduate engineering student

GPA 3.0+

Tools

MicroStation OpenRoads Designer

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Microsoft Office

Job description

HDR is seeking a Transportation Hydraulics Engineering Intern in Denver to gain real-world experience on transportation and water resources projects. You’ll work with engineers on hydrologic and hydraulic modeling, drainage design, and stormwater management while benefiting from HDR’s employee-owned culture and mentoring programs.

Ideal candidates are enrolled in an engineering program with coursework in hydraulics/hydrology and a 3.0+ GPA, with strong problem-solving and communication skills.