About the role#
We are looking for a part-time Water/Wastewater Engineering Intern to join our team in Louisville for the Winter 2027 term. This position offers hands-on experience supporting engineers and project managers on infrastructure projects. You will contribute to water, wastewater, and site development efforts, helping to shape our local communities.
What you'll do#
Depending on project needs and your interests, you will support work in one or more of these areas:
- Water/Wastewater & Civil Site: Assist with project planning, design, and delivery. You will help prepare construction plans, specifications, cost estimates, and engineering reports. You will also perform calculations, participate in site visits, and support construction-phase activities.
- Water Resources: Support projects involving flood risk reduction, dams, levees, stormwater systems, wetlands, and river restoration. You will assist with hydraulic and hydrologic modeling, data analysis, and technical documentation.
- Geotechnical/Tunneling: Assist with analyses and design for tunnels, underground structures, and foundations. You will support subsurface investigations, fieldwork, and geotechnical reporting. This includes gaining exposure to tunneling methods, ground support systems, and multidisciplinary coordination.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in an undergraduate or graduate Engineering program.
- Preference for students in Civil Engineering or Biosystems.
- Strong problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills.
- Attention to detail and basic Microsoft Office proficiency.
- Commitment to participating in our employee-owned culture.
- Familiarity with tools such as AutoCAD, Civil 3D, GIS, MATLAB, or Python is preferred.
- We prefer candidates who have completed at least 2 years of their degree with a 3.0+ GPA.
- Preference is given to local candidates.
Location & details#
- Location: Louisville, Kentucky.
- Modality: On-site.
- Term: Winter 2027.
- This is a paid, part-time internship.
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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