HDR · 9 hours ago
Water/Wastewater/Water Resources Intern
Raleigh, NC
Internship
Onsite
InternHDR is a company dedicated to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment for its employee-owners. They are currently seeking a Water/Wastewater/Water Resources Intern to gain hands-on experience in a dynamic consulting environment, working on impactful water infrastructure projects alongside industry-leading professionals.
ArchitectureConsulting
Responsibilities
Gain real-world experience on exciting and meaningful projects
Connect with recent graduates and our company leaders through mentoring and young professionals programs
Apply standard engineering techniques and procedures
Perform assignments under the direct supervision of a licensed professional or Project Manager
Participate in project tours with Professional Engineers
Review water/wastewater project plans and specifications
Review and create overall project designs and process diagrams for treatment and conveyance systems
Use Excel and other analytical tools to produce or verify design calculations
Draft and review technical memorandums and reports
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Strong technical interest in areas such as water and wastewater treatment, pump stations and pipelines, water resources, and utility management
Support projects through all phases—planning, design, and construction—across a variety of project types
Support and collaborate with civil engineers, utility management staff, and technical professionals across disciplines
Perform technical analyses, prepare reports and technical memoranda, coordinate with subconsultants
Assist senior staff in maintaining project schedules and budgets
Produce documentation in accordance with project scopes and HDR's quality standards
Periodic client interaction and occasional field construction inspection and observation
Gain real-world experience on exciting and meaningful projects
Connect with recent graduates and our company leaders through mentoring and young professionals programs
Apply standard engineering techniques and procedures
Perform assignments under the direct supervision of a licensed professional or Project Manager
Participate in project tours with Professional Engineers
Review water/wastewater project plans and specifications
Review and create overall project designs and process diagrams for treatment and conveyance systems
Use Excel and other analytical tools to produce or verify design calculations
Draft and review technical memorandums and reports
Perform other duties as assigned
Preferred
Enrolled in a BS or MS in Civil, Environmental, or a related Engineering discipline
Coursework in Water and Wastewater Treatment Processes, Water Distribution and Wastewater Collection Systems, Hydrology and Hydraulics, Stormwater Management and Design, or other topics focused on water/wastewater/water resources
Familiarity with modeling and software tools, including GIS, Hydrologic/Hydraulic Modeling Software (HEC-RAS/HEC-HMS/SWMM), Power BI, or other similar applications
Strong communication skills and ability to thrive in a collaborative team environment
Prior water/wastewater/water resources project experience
Experience using Microsoft Office Suite and AutoCAD preferred
Preference given to local candidates
Company
HDR
HDR is an employee-owned design firm specializing in engineering, architecture, environmental and construction services. We’re ranked No.
Founded in 1917
10001+ employees
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Funding
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Galen Meysenburg
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Jeff Glover
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