Value Engineering/Project Risk Management Intern

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR is seeking a Value Engineering/Project Risk Management Intern to join our team in Bellevue, WA. The intern will gain real-world experience, assist with workshop prep, and support multidisciplinary teams across engineering disciplines.

As part of HDR's employee-owned culture, you will engage with mentors, participate in workshops, and travel to attend sessions. This internship offers exposure to risk analysis, project coordination, and client-facing activities within a dynamic

Qualifications

• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
• Basic Microsoft Office skills.
• Familiarity with software packages related to engineering field.

Responsibilities

• Gain real-world experience on exciting projects.
• Connect with recent graduates and company leaders through mentoring programs.
• Apply standard engineering techniques and procedures.
• Perform assignments under supervision of a professional or Project Manager.
• Work with VE and Risk Leads in workshop preparation and information generation.
• Provide technical editing support of workshop deliverables.
• Engage in client-attended value engineering and risk analysis workshops.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams of engineers, architects, cost estimators and stakeholders.
• Travel will be required to attend workshops.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Skills

Problem solving

Communication

MS Office

Software packages

Education

Engineering student

GPA 3.0+

Tools

Software packages

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?

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.

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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.

In the role of Value Engineering/Project Risk Management Intern, we'll count on you to:

• Gain real-world experience on exciting projects
• Connect with recent college graduates and our company leaders through mentoring and young professionals programs
• Apply standard engineering techniques and procedures
• Perform assignments under the direct supervision of a professional or Project Manager
• Work with the various VE and Risk Leads in workshop preparation and coordination, collection and generation of information during the workshops
• Provide technical editing support of workshop deliverables, including reports and presentations
• Engage and participate in client-attended value engineering and risk analysis workshops
• Work with multidiscipline teams of engineers, architects, cost estimators and stakeholders, because of the diverse nature of our projects
• Speak and understand design-related aspects across multiple technical disciplines and provide coordination among disciplines
• Travel will be required to attend workshops
• Perform other duties as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• Prefer 2 years completed toward degree with 3.0+ GPA
• Demonstrated knowledge of software packages related to field of study/industry

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-Washington-Bellevue

Other Locations

United States-Washington-Everett, United States-Washington-Olympia, United States-Washington-Seattle, United States-Washington-Gig Harbor

Industry

Highway + Road

Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

Temporary

Job Posting

Sep 28, 2026

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We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.