Strategic Communications Intern (Summer 2026)

Strategic Communications 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 foster a culture of inclusion throughout our 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 Strategic Communications Intern, we'll count on you to:

• Gain experience by providing strategic communications and public engagement support on a variety of transportation, infrastructure, and water management projects.
• Assist in development and execution of strategic communications efforts for strategic communications planning, content creation, graphic design materials, email newsletters, in-person events, traditional and social media, and stakeholder engagement.
• Participate in offsite activities, meetings or events for in-person engagement opportunities, such as client strategy meetings, public meetings, and canvassing efforts.
• Exhibit strong writing and verbal communication skills.
• Assist in documentation efforts for stakeholder interactions, meetings and other.
• Show high emotional intelligence and a customer-service attitude to support positive, on-point interactions with the public and clients.
• Develop/strengthen time management skills to effectively balance deadlines from several ongoing projects.
• Participate in frequent strategic communications team meetings.
• Perform assignments under the supervision of a strategic communications or business development team member.
• Connect with recent college graduates and our company leaders through mentoring and young professional programs.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Final school year in obtaining bachelor's degree in a communications-related field. Basic Adobe design suite software expertise.
• Involvement with PRSSA, PRSA, IPRA, or other professional group preferred.
• Previous work, internship, and/or other leadership experience in communications.
• Interest in working in the government, transportation, transit, and water industries.
• Local candidates preferred.

Required Qualifications

• Must be currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program
• Attention to detail a must
• Must 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.