- Office in Denver
At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we work to weave diversity, equity, and inclusion into our work and foster a sense of belonging throughout the company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?
Watch Our Story:' https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story'
Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.
In the role of a Hydraulics Structures (Dams and Civil Works) Intern, we'll count on you to:
Conduct structural analyses, evaluations and designs; develop design options or recommendations
- Assist with preparing contract documents, including drawings, specifications, design documentation and criteria, and cost estimates.
- Assist with various new and/or rehabilitation of hydraulic structures, including dams, spillways, gates, outlet works, diversion structures, retaining walls, cofferdams, floodwalls, water conveyance structures, foundations, and concrete structures.
- Prepare inspection and design documentation, including critical reports
- Perform engineering assignments that may require critical thinking and creativity to address unique structural elements that have limited or no specific code-based guidance
- Coordinate structural design with multi-disciplinary teams
- Perform other duties as needed
Preferred Qualifications
- Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, Revit Mathcad, SAP2000, or similar analytical software, advanced finite element software (LS-DYNA, ANSYS, Abaqus)
- Possess strong interpersonal, speaking, and writing skills and an attitude.
Design coursework completed in concrete and/or steel
Willingness to assist in field assignments
- Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate Engineering program
- Attention to detail
- Possess strong problem-solving and communication skills
- Basic Microsoft Office skills
- An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must
What We Believe
HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.
Our Commitment
As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.
Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.
