Water Resources Engineering Intern

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; Saint Louis Park (MN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee-owned culture

Job summary

HDR seeks a Water Resources Engineering Intern to support project engineers in applying design and modeling techniques for federal, state, and local water resources projects.

You will work on hydraulics/hydrology modeling, stormwater data collection, and presentation support, while developing design calculations and reports in a collaborative, employee-owned environment in Minnesota.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate Engineering program.
• 3 years completed toward degree with 3.0+ GPA.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Work under project engineers on application of design engineering and modeling techniques for water resource projects.
• Focus on hydraulics and hydrology modeling, stormwater systems modeling, data collection and presentations.
• Develop design calculations, technical reports and water resources studies.
• Contribute to construction documents for water resources and stormwater projects.
• Assist with field work as needed.

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Microsoft Office

Education

Engineering program

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

ArcGIS

Hydraulic modeling software

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?
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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.
We believe water is more than a resource, it's a shared responsibility. As part of our WaterBusiness Group, you’ll help shape how communities manage water for generations to come. From delivering safe drinking water and treating wastewater responsibly to developing sustainable water supplies and protecting lives and property through flood control, your work will directly support public health, environmental sustainability, and infrastructure resilience. We bring together experts across disciplines to solve complex challenges with bold thinking and technical excellence. Whether you're modernizing aging systems or pioneering innovative approaches, your contributions will make a meaningful difference in people’s lives. This isn’t just a job, it's a chance to lead change, drive progress, and leave a lasting legacy.

Primary Responsibilities

In the role of Water Resources Engineering Intern, we'll count on you to:

• Work under project engineers on the application of various design engineering and modeling techniques in the development of water resource projects for federal, state and local clients
• Focus on hydraulics and hydrology modeling, stormwater collection systems modeling, data collection, assimilation, and presentations
• Focus on projects including flood control, river design, stream grade control structures, dike systems, levees, stream channel restoration/rehabilitation, wetland and lake restoration, watershed issues and non-point source loading and point source design
• Focus on civil design and development of construction documents for water resources and stormwater projects
• Produce design calculations, draft technical reports and perform water resources studies
• Perform limited field work as required by current project load
• Perform other duties as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• 3 years completed toward degree with 3.0+ GPA
• Completion of a previous internship in the field of water resources engineering
• Experienced with software platforms such as AutoCAD, Microstation, ArcGIS, and hydraulic modeling software
• Demonstrated knowledge of software packages related to water resources engineering
• Preference given to local candidates

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-Minnesota-Saint Louis Park

Industry

Water

Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

Temporary

BusinessClass : Stormwater / Wet Weather

Job Posting

Aug 25, 2026

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