HDR Internships: 2027 Intern and Co-op Guide, Including Canada

HDR internships for 2027 are open across the United States, with a small number of co-op roles in Canada. HDR is an architecture and engineering firm, and its careers page says it was "Founded in 1917" and is "100% employee-owned." On November 13, 2026, Intern Insider listed about 205 open HDR internships. When we opened each posting on HDR's own job site that day, about 135 were still open and the others showed a closed notice. Two of the open roles were in Canada, both in Vancouver. This guide covers which HDR groups are hiring interns, what the postings ask for, the Canadian co-ops, and twelve live roles.

Where HDR internships are open#

HDR posts intern roles by business group. Building engineering and highway work had the most open postings on November 13, followed by power and water. HDR also hires interns outside engineering, in marketing, finance, economics, data science, and archaeology.

Locations spread across the country. Omaha, Nebraska had the most open roles, followed by Raleigh, North Carolina. Austin, Texas and Saint Louis Park, Minnesota came next. Many postings are tied to one office, and some name two, such as Raleigh or Charlotte.

A note on counts: our listing count was higher than the number of postings open on HDR's site. If an HDR posting says "this position has been closed," it is no longer taking applications, even if it still shows up on a job board.

What HDR postings ask for#

HDR uses a common template for most intern postings, so the same lines come up again and again. Of the 133 open postings we read on November 13, 2026:

• 131 included the line "An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must."

• 107 required that applicants be "Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate Engineering program."

• 102 listed "2 years completed toward degree with 3.0+ GPA" as a preferred qualification, not a required one.

• 91 mentioned a preference for local candidates.

That last point matters. Many postings say "Preference given to local candidates," so an application to the office nearest your school or home may go further than one across the country.

None of the HDR postings we read listed a pay figure. The Cultural Resources/Archeology posting says it "is a paid position intended to provide current students with experience working in the field of cultural resources management."

HDR's internships and early careers page describes "formal mentoring programs" and says interns can "Put your education into practice on real projects with real clients." The same page mentions project site visits and HDR's internal practice conferences.

HDR co-ops in Canada#

HDR's Canadian roles are co-op placements, and most were posted for the Winter 2027 term. On November 13, 2026, two were still open, both in Vancouver.

• HDR Design Co-op (Vancouver, British Columbia). HDR's title is Design Co-op (Winter 2027). The posting says "This position is full-time and based in our downtown Vancouver office, beginning in January 2027 for a duration of 4, 8, or 12 months." It sits in HDR's architecture practice, and the preferred software includes "Revit, Photoshop, Rhino and Grasshopper." It was posted on October 13, 2026.

• HDR Structural Co-op (Vancouver, British Columbia). HDR's title is Structural Co-op (Winter 2027). HDR is looking for engineering students "for a four or eight month placement or longer at our downtown Vancouver office," working on "building structural systems for different buildings and non-building structures." It requires enrollment in an undergraduate or graduate engineering program.

Nine other Canadian co-op postings on our list showed HDR's closed notice on November 13. They were in Toronto, Ottawa, Saskatoon, and Vancouver, and included a CFD Co-op, Mechanical Co-ops, a Project Accounting Co-op, a Transportation Planning Co-op, and an earlier Vancouver Structural Co-op. If you are a Canadian student, check HDR's job site often, since these roles open and close by term. Our winter 2027 internships guide covers other roles that start in January.

Ten open HDR internships in the United States#

We read each posting below on HDR's job site on November 13, 2026. HDR's own title is used where it differs from the listing title.

Engineering#

• HDR Bridge Design Intern/Co-Op (Raleigh or Charlotte, North Carolina). This role supports HDR's Transportation Business Group. HDR prefers "2 years completed toward degree with 3.0+ GPA" and requires current enrollment in an engineering program. Posted September 30, 2026.

• HDR Transportation Engineering Intern/Co-Op (Charlotte, North Carolina). HDR's title adds Highways/Roadways. The posting says "This internship will be based in our Charlotte, NC office" and supports the Carolinas Transportation Business Group.

• HDR Water Engineering Intern (Columbus, Ohio). HDR's title is Water Engineering Intern 2027. Interns "Perform assignments under the direct supervision of a professional or Project Manager." The posting says "Preference given to local candidates."

• HDR Hydropower Engineering Intern/Co-Op (Charlotte, North Carolina). This role sits in HDR's power sector. Interns will "Assist with field observations and data collection." Preferred qualifications include "An interest in hydroelectric power" and "Ability to safely navigate an active construction site."

Architecture#

• HDR Architectural Design Intern (Boston, Massachusetts). Interns "Participate in the architectural design process, and develop alternative solutions and presentation graphics used to communicate concepts to client or for agency approval." The posting requires current enrollment in an undergraduate or graduate program.

Business, data, and science#

• HDR Data Scientist Intern (Omaha, Nebraska). HDR's title is Data Scientist Intern (Summer 2027). Interns "Develop data and generative AI solutions including chatbots, geospatial, and geotechnical search facilities" and work with tools "such as Snowflake, and Azure AI services."

• HDR Marketing Intern (Denver, Colorado). HDR's title is Marketing Intern (Summer 2027). The intern supports business development and marketing for HDR's Colorado area, helping "develop project descriptions, resumes, proposals, presentations, brochures, and other marketing materials."

• HDR Funding/Finance Intern (Washington, DC). HDR's title is Funding/Finance Intern (Summer 2027). The work "typically supports funding, financing, and project delivery strategy assignments, including federal infrastructure grant applications."

• HDR Economic Consulting Intern (Washington, DC). This is a spring role. HDR's title is Economic Consulting Intern (Spring 2027). Applicants "Must be currently enrolled in or have recently completed an undergraduate or graduate economics or business program." The main duty is to "support building financial, economic, and statistical models using Excel or other analytical software applications." Posted November 4, 2026.

• HDR Cultural Resources/Archeology Intern (Dallas, Texas). HDR is taking applications "for the Summer 2027." The posting says "This role will have significant field time, including travel both in and out of state, potentially for long periods of time." Applicants need enrollment in archaeology, anthropology, architectural history, or a closely related field, and must have or be able to obtain a valid Texas driver's license.

How HDR hires#

HDR's hiring process page lays out the steps. You apply online, and "A recruiter will evaluate your qualifications and experience." Shortlisted applicants may get "a phone or web-based call with one of our recruiters." Finalists "will be asked for an in-person interview with the hiring manager and potentially a human resources representative." HDR says "We deliver our offers verbally first, then we follow up in writing," and "All offers are contingent on successfully completed background and reference checks."

A few things help when you apply:

• Apply to the office closest to you. Most postings prefer local candidates.

• Check whether the role is still open on HDR's site before you write a cover letter.

• Read the group description. A building engineering role and a highway role use different software and serve different clients.

• If you study civil engineering, our civil engineering internships guide covers other firms hiring for similar work.

You can see every open HDR role we list on the HDR company page.