About the role#
As a Site Civil CAD Intern, you will work on engineering projects while receiving direct supervision from a Project Manager or professional engineer. You will have the chance to connect with recent graduates and company leaders through our mentoring and young professionals programs. This position allows you to apply standard engineering techniques and procedures in a professional setting.
What you'll do#
- Gain experience by working on real-world projects.
- Apply standard engineering techniques and procedures.
- Complete assignments under the guidance of project leadership.
- Participate in company mentoring and professional development programs.
- Perform other duties as required to support the team.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in an undergraduate or graduate Engineering program, or a program in CADD, drafting technology, or a related field.
- Completion of one to two years of coursework toward a drafting certification or associate degree.
- A basic understanding of CAD principles, such as layers, xrefs, dimensions, annotations, and drawing scales.
- Familiarity with reading engineering drawings or construction plans.
- Experience with AutoCAD or AutoCAD Civil 3D is preferred.
- Exposure to civil drafting tasks like site layouts, grading, utilities, or roadway design.
- Strong communication and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail.
- Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office.
- A commitment to participating in our employee-owned culture.
Location & details#
- Location: San Antonio, Texas.
- This is an on-site, paid internship.
- The role is full-time and follows a rolling term.
About HDR
HDR is an employee-owned design firm that provides engineering, architecture, environmental, and construction services. The company operates globally across sectors including healthcare, transportation, energy, and water resources. Headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska, it employs over 17,000 people. It maintains a large network of offices to support its diverse project portfolio.
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