Water Resources Management Intern (Summer 2026)

HDR

  • Omaha, NE
  • Training
  • Full-time
  • 11 hours ago
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 foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?Watch 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 Water Resources Management Intern, we'll count on you to:
  • Gain real world experience on exciting projects by applying standard engineering techniques and procedures to assist in hydrologic and hydraulic modeling, data collection, and data processing using geographic information systems.
  • Work under the guidance and direct supervision of a more senior-level Engineer to learn various engineering design and modeling techniques in the development of water resource and stormwater projects for federal, state and local clients.
  • Exposure to typical projects ranging from flood control, floodplain analysis, dam and levee design and rehabilitation, stream channel stabilization/restoration/rehabilitation, wetland and lake restoration, to watershed analysis.
  • Connect with recent college graduates and our company leaders through mentoring and young professionals’ programs
  • Perform other duties as needed, including site/field visits, design calculations, GIS data production, assisting in production of technical reports and production water resources studies
Preferred Qualifications
  • Prefer 2+ years completed toward degree with 3.0+ GPA
  • Demonstrated knowledge of software packages related to field of study/industry
  • Preference given to local candidates
QualificationsRequired Qualifications
  • 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.

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