Water/Wastewater Engineering Intern (Summer 2027)

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR is seeking a Water/Wastewater Intern for Summer 2027 in Des Moines, IA. You will support design and analysis for water and wastewater projects under the guidance of a senior engineer, gaining hands-on experience in calculations, drawings, and field visits.

The role requires enrollment in an undergraduate or graduate Engineering program, with strong problem-solving and communication skills and a basic command of Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate Engineering program.
• Possess strong problem-solving and communication skills.
• Basic Microsoft Office skills.

Responsibilities

• Gain real-world experience on projects by applying standard engineering techniques used in water and wastewater treatment, distribution, and conveyance design.
• Work under supervision to assist with design calculations, drafting technical reports, project drawings and specifications, site visits, and RFIs for projects under construction.
• Connect with recent graduates and leaders through mentoring and professional programs.

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Microsoft Office

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 for Summer 2027 in Des Moines, IA. You will support design and analysis for water and wastewater projects under the guidance of a senior engineer, gaining hands-on experience in calculations, drawings, and field visits.

The role requires enrollment in an undergraduate or graduate Engineering program, with strong problem-solving and communication skills and a basic command of Microsoft Office.