About the role#
As a Value Engineering and Project Risk Management Intern, you will gain practical experience working on projects within the Highway and Road department. You will work under the direct supervision of a Project Manager or professional engineer, applying standard engineering procedures to your daily tasks. This role involves collaborating with multidiscipline teams including architects, cost estimators, and various stakeholders.
What you'll do#
- Prepare for and coordinate value engineering and risk analysis workshops.
- Collect and generate project information during workshops.
- Edit technical deliverables, such as reports and presentations.
- Participate in client-attended workshops.
- Coordinate between different technical disciplines.
- Connect with company leaders and recent graduates through mentoring and young professionals programs.
- Travel as needed to attend workshops.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in an undergraduate or graduate Engineering program.
- At least two years of degree progress and a 3.0 or higher GPA are preferred.
- Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
- Attention to detail.
- Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office.
- Knowledge of software packages relevant to your field of study.
- A commitment to participating in an employee-owned culture.
Location & details#
- Location: Bellevue, Washington.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Term: Rolling.
- Employment Type: Full-time.
- Compensation: Paid internship.
- Note: Sponsorship is not available for this position.
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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