Water Resources Intern (Summer 2026)

At HDR, we're looking for a Water Resources Intern to join our Water Business Group in Sacramento, CA. As an intern, you'll work on engineering design, modeling, and planning projects, and gain a better understanding of how your coursework is applied in real-world settings. You'll also have the opportunity to work with a team of licensed engineers and diverse professionals, and inspire you to engage in a career in water resources upon graduation.

Requirements

• Support engineering design, modeling, and planning projects
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills and ability to work both independently and as part of a group
• Ability to follow instructions, ask questions, and resolve basic challenges in a team environment through collaboration and dialogue
• Utilize strong oral and written verbal communication skills and be able to clearly describe work in written reports, presentations, technical memos, and emails
• Possess knowledge of the scientific process and ability to solve problems using advanced math, physics, logic, and science
• Demonstrate strong analytical skills and be able to learn various modeling applications to solve water resources, hydrology, and hydraulics problems
• Ability to use MS Excel or other types of basic analytical applications to solve modeling and design related questions, perform calculations, and/or to perform logical analyses related to water resources problems
• Perform other duties as needed

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, employee assistance program, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus, and tuition reimbursement