Electrical Engineering Intern - Summer 2026

Power Engineering Intern

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? 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 Engineering Intern, you will:

• Work with Engineers-In-Training, Professional Engineers, and local company leadership through our mentoring and young professionals' programs.
• Leverage classroom knowledge and theory to gain real-world experience working on actual client projects that support electric reliability, system resiliency, system protection, and plant betterment.
• Execute assigned tasks, which may involve conducting field work to assess existing conditions, performing calculations and analyses to develop design solutions, and preparing drawings for use in construction of new facilities.
• Learn to apply industry codes and client engineering and construction standards to your designs.
• Build professional confidence and technical skills to jump start a successful career in electrical engineering.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Currently maintaining a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0+
• Local candidates strongly preferred, regardless of the college or university attending.

Required 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

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. 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.