Water Intern Engineering

Job Description

Water Intern Engineering | HDR

The Tone:
This is a temporary, full-time internship at HDR, located primarily in Tampa, FL, with opportunities in other Florida offices. As part of the Water Business Group, you will contribute to critical projects that shape how communities manage water, impacting public health, environmental sustainability, and infrastructure resilience for generations. Your work will involve modernizing aging systems and pioneering innovative approaches, making a meaningful difference in people’s lives. This role offers the chance to establish your engineering career foundation by directly supporting water and wastewater infrastructure.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Full-time, Temporary
• Location: Tampa, FL (In-person)

• Team: Florida Water Business Group
• Mission: Shape how communities manage water for generations to come by supporting public health, environmental sustainability, and infrastructure resilience.
• Tech Stack: Revit, Bluebeam, Microsoft Office

What You’ll Actually Do
• Gain: Acquire real-world experience on impactful water and wastewater infrastructure projects across Florida.
• Apply: Utilize standard engineering techniques and procedures in practical applications.
• Support: Perform technical and project delivery assignments under the direct supervision of a professional engineer or Project Manager.
• Connect: Engage with recent college graduates and company leaders through mentoring and young professionals programs.
• Assist: Perform other duties as needed to support project goals and team objectives.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate Engineering program.
• Experience: No specific professional experience required beyond academic progress.
• Skills: Attention to detail, strong problem-solving skills, effective communication abilities, basic Microsoft Office skills, and a commitment to active participation in an employee-owned culture.
• Bonus: Preferred 2 years completed toward degree with 3.0+ GPA, demonstrated knowledge of software packages related to the field of study/industry (e.g., Revit, Bluebeam), and preference given to local candidates.