Civil/Structural Engineering Intern
- Ann Arbor, MI
- $52.89 per hour
- Training
- Full-time
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10181_ENG-Sioux Falls SD^Water^US Engineering^HDR Engineering, Inc., I am pleased to extend to you an offer of employment for the position of a Senior Civil Construction Inspector, based in our US-SD-Sioux Falls-South Phillips Avenue office. You will be reporting to Todd J. Mergen.Your hourly rate of pay is $52.89. This position is Non-Exempt and is eligible for overtime pay in accordance with local state and federal law.Your date of employment will be determined based on your availability. I propose November 17, 2025.You are joining an employee owned, employee oriented company. We want you to gain more information about HDR and the benefits of being an employee owner. Attached are examples of your medical and dental premiums and your Estimated Total Annual Compensation.You will be eligible for HDR's comprehensive employee benefits package, providing you remain a full-time regular employee. Coverage for newly hired employees and their eligible dependents will be effective on the first of the month following your hire date. Enrollment in benefits is through HDR's online enrollment system, accessible following your hire date. Insurance cards will be sent to your home address as soon as administratively possible following your enrollment. Please allow a few weeks to process your elections.HDR’s Drug-Free Workplace Policy includes provisions for pre-employment, random and cause drug and alcohol testing. HDR’s offer of employment was made to you contingent upon your successful completion of a drug screening prior to your first day of employment. Presence of one or more prohibited substances will be cause for rejection of employment. Refusal to provide a sample for the test will be considered to be a voluntary resignation or withdrawal of application for employment. For your reference, enclosed is a copy of HDR's Drug and Alcohol Testing policy. You will receive a separate email from First Advantage that provides you with the name, address, and a map of the collection site for testing. Within three working days of receipt of this letter, please go to the collection site for your drug screening; an appointment is generally not necessary. You cannot begin employment at HDR until the results of the test are received by HDR.By electronically signing this letter, you are agreeing to abide by all terms of HDR's drug policies, which you will find attached.The position offered to you requires you to operate a vehicle, therefore you must have a valid driver’s license of the proper class. HDR has a vehicle policy in place and drivers who do not meet the minimum driver eligibility criteria may not be eligible for employment at HDR for this position.Nothing in this letter or in any discussions leading to the offer of employment may be construed as a contract or guarantee of employment for a definite period of time. Please review the attached Employment Ethics Conflict of Interest document which addresses situations that may arise during your employment. Your employment is contingent upon meeting all pre-employment screening requirements and your ability to provide proof of eligibility and right to work in the United States, in compliance with Federal law. This documentation must be provided within 3 business days of the start date of your employment. You will soon receive an email from “HDR Background” (DoNotReply@FADV.com) requesting completion of a background check release. We understand you are considering our offer and ask that you complete this as soon as possible to expedite your start with HDR. Completion of this release will not result in your current employer being contacted.I would like to have your reply as soon as possible but appreciate the fact you want to take some time to consider the offer. We would like your decision within seven days of receiving our offer.To accept this offer, select the “Accept the offer” option in the Offer Response field at the bottom of this page. Please confirm your start date and enter your email address associated with this account as your validation for this offer. If the name listed on this letter is not your full legal name used for tax purposes, please provide that to me as soon as possible to ensure proper setup in our payroll system.If you have any questions in the meantime, don't hesitate to contact Todd J. Mergen or me.Your interest in becoming a part of our HDR team is appreciated.Sincerely,Ellen VogltanzRecruiterHDR, Ann Arbor, Michigan location, is looking for a Civil / Structural Engineering Intern to join our team of professionals in a rapidly growing and nationally ranked company dedicated to engineering excellence.The selected candidate will be a current student or recent graduate with little to no power delivery experience. In this position you will be expected to:
- Perform tasks with varying levels of complexity, which are assigned by a Project Engineer, Project Leader, or Project Manager.
- Tasks will include being able to follow direction, assisting structural engineers in preparing design packages, performing simple calculations, attending internal meetings and participating in field reviews.
- Prefer 2 years completed toward degree with 3.0+ GPA
- Courses in Power/Energy a plus
- Demonstrated knowledge of software packages related to field of study/industry
- Experience with computer-aided design programs (AutoCAD, Micro station, etc.) is desired but not required for consideration.
- 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
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.