Water/Wastewater Intern - Mentored Engineering Summer 2027

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; Ames (IA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR is seeking a Water/Wastewater Intern for Summer 2027 in Ames, IA. You will contribute to water and wastewater projects under the guidance of a senior engineer and gain hands-on experience with design calculations, drafting, and site visits.

You will connect with recent graduates and leaders through mentoring programs while supporting diverse, employee-owned culture and collaborative teamwork.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate Engineering program.
• Possess strong problem-solving and communication skills.
• Basic Microsoft Office skills.
• Prefer 3+ years completed toward degree with 3.0+ GPA.

Responsibilities

• Gain real-world experience on exciting projects by applying standard Engineering techniques and procedures that typically include water and wastewater treatment, water distribution and wastewater conveyance design.
• Work under the guidance and direct supervision of a senior-level Engineer to assist with design calculations, drafting technical reports, preparing project drawings and specifications, project site visits, assist in administration of shop drawing review, respond to RFIs etc for projects under construction, water and sewer studies for federal, state, and local municipalities.
• Connect with recent college graduates and our company leaders through mentoring and young professionals’ programs
• Perform other duties as needed

Skills

AutoCAD Civil3D

Revit

Biowin

Visual Hydraulics

Sumo

AFT Fathom

ArcGIS

EPANet

Microsoft Office

Education

Engineering program enrollment

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 Ames, IA. You will contribute to water and wastewater projects under the guidance of a senior engineer and gain hands-on experience with design calculations, drafting, and site visits.

You will connect with recent graduates and leaders through mentoring programs while supporting diverse, employee-owned culture and collaborative teamwork.