Water Resources Engineering Intern – Hydrology & GIS

HDR; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR is offering a Water Resources Management Intern role in Des Moines, Iowa. You’ll assist in hydrologic and hydraulic modeling, data collection, and GIS data processing under a senior engineer’s guidance.

The internship emphasizes learning design and modeling techniques on federal, state and local water projects. Ideal candidates are pursuing engineering degrees, with attention to detail and strong problem-solving and communication skills.

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

Responsibilities

• Gain real world experience on exciting projects by applying standard engineering techniques and procedures to assist in hydrologic and hydraulic modeling, data collection, and data processing using geographic information systems.
• Work under the guidance and direct supervision of a more senior-level Engineer to learn various engineering design and modeling techniques in the development of water resource and stormwater projects for federal, state and local clients.
• Exposure to typical projects ranging from flood control, floodplain analysis, dam and levee design and rehabilitation, stream channel stabilization/restoration/rehabilitation, wetland and lake restoration, to watershed analysis.
• Connect with recent college graduates and our company leaders through mentoring and young professionals’ programs
• Perform other duties as needed, including site/field visits, design calculations, GIS data production, assisting in production of technical reports and production water resources studies

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Communication skills

Education

Undergraduate or graduate Engineering program

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

HDR is offering a Water Resources Management Intern role in Des Moines, Iowa. You’ll assist in hydrologic and hydraulic modeling, data collection, and GIS data processing under a senior engineer’s guidance.

The internship emphasizes learning design and modeling techniques on federal, state and local water projects. Ideal candidates are pursuing engineering degrees, with attention to detail and strong problem-solving and communication skills.