Water & Wastewater Engineering Intern

HDR, Inc.; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR is seeking a Water/Wastewater Intern in Cedar Rapids, IA. You will gain real-world experience by applying standard engineering techniques across water treatment, distribution and wastewater conveyance projects, under guidance from a senior engineer.

This internship emphasizes collaboration, mentorship, and hands-on design tasks, with opportunities to contribute to project drawings, calculations and site visits while building practical skills in a supportive employee-owned culture.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate Engineering program.
• Attention to detail and strong problem-solving abilities.
• Good communication skills and basic MS Office proficiency.
• Eligibility for local internship opportunities preferred.

Responsibilities

• Gain real-world experience on projects applying standard engineering techniques for water and wastewater treatment, distribution and conveyance design.
• Work under the guidance of a senior Engineer to assist with design calculations, drafting technical reports, project drawings and specifications, site visits, RFIs, and shop drawing reviews.
• Connect with recent graduates and company leaders through mentoring and Young Professionals programs.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Strong communication skills

Basic Microsoft Office skills

Education

Undergraduate or graduate Engineering program

Tools

AutoCAD Civil3D

Revit

Biowin

Visual Hydraulics

Sumo

AFT Fathom

ArcGIS

EPANet

Job description

HDR is seeking a Water/Wastewater Intern in Cedar Rapids, IA. You will gain real-world experience by applying standard engineering techniques across water treatment, distribution and wastewater conveyance projects, under guidance from a senior engineer.

This internship emphasizes collaboration, mentorship, and hands-on design tasks, with opportunities to contribute to project drawings, calculations and site visits while building practical skills in a supportive employee-owned culture.