Water Resources Co‑op Intern: Design, Hydraulics & Impact

HDR, Inc.; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 31,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR, Inc. seeks a Water/Wastewater/Water Resources Intern/Co-Op in its North Carolina Water Business Group. The role is based in Charlotte, Raleigh, Winston-Salem, or Asheville, offering hands-on experience in water infrastructure projects.

You will assist with planning through construction, review plans, create diagrams, and use analytical tools like Excel and hydrologic modeling software. An emphasis on teamwork and learning under licensed professionals is evident.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate Engineering program.
• Coursework in water/wastewater topics and hydraulics is preferred.
• Familiarity with modeling software and Microsoft Office is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support projects through all phases from planning to construction.
• Prepare reports and technical memoranda for water projects.
• Coordinate with subconsultants and maintain schedules and budgets.
• Produce design calculations and project documentation per HDR standards.
• Engage in periodic client interaction and field observation when needed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Strong communication

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

Undergraduate or graduate Engineering program

Tools

GIS

HEC-RAS/HEC-HMS/SWMM

PowerBI

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

HDR, Inc. seeks a Water/Wastewater/Water Resources Intern/Co-Op in its North Carolina Water Business Group. The role is based in Charlotte, Raleigh, Winston-Salem, or Asheville, offering hands-on experience in water infrastructure projects.

You will assist with planning through construction, review plans, create diagrams, and use analytical tools like Excel and hydrologic modeling software. An emphasis on teamwork and learning under licensed professionals is evident.