Transportation Intern (Summer 2026)

Highway + Road

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 Transportation Engineering Intern, we will:

• Offer real-world experience on exciting transportation projects
• Demonstrate the benefits of being a part of an employee-owned company
• Provide opportunities to connect with recent college graduates and our company leaders through mentoring and young professionals programs

In the role of Transportation Engineering Intern, we will count on you to:

• Gain real-world experience on exciting projects by applying standard engineering techniques and procedures to prepare plans and specifications for projects of a variety of sizes and complexities using local (State, County, City and Federal) standards
• Perform assignments under the direct supervision of a professional or Project Manager
• Perform other duties as needed

Preferred Qualifications:

• Preferred focus on transportation, including roadway, bridge, aviation, transit, hydraulics, and traffic design
• Prefer 2 years completed toward degree with 3.0+ GPA
• Demonstrated knowledge of software packages related to field of study/industry
• Internship will be held in the Denver office, preference will be given to returning and local candidates

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

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.