About Us

At HDR, we specialize in engineering, architecture, environmental and construction services. While we are most well-known for adding beauty and structure to communities through high-performance buildings and smart infrastructure, we provide much more than that. We create an unshakable foundation for progress because our multidisciplinary teams also include scientists, economists, builders, analysts and artists. That's why we believe diversity is our greatest strength. HDR is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer.

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We believe that the way we work can add meaning and value to the world. That ideas inspire positive change. That coloring outside the lines can illuminate fresh perspectives. And that small details yield important realizations. Above all, we believe that collaboration is the best way forward.

Primary Responsibilities

Substation Design Interns will perform tasks with varying levels of complexity, which are assigned by a Project Engineer, Project Leader, or Project Manager. Tasks may include:

• Assisting in the design and development of for power substations, which could include structural and foundation design.
• Assist Substation Engineers in preparing design packages
• Develop, prepare, and modify substation drawings, including A/C diagrams, D/C schematics, and logic and functional diagrams
• Performing simple calculations
• Participate in field reviews
• Perform other duties as needed

Along with project work we realize your career is a big part of your life, but it's not your whole life. That's why we offer opportunities to get involved in community outreach events such as Habitat for Humanity Builds, Cook outs, Canoe trips and more. If this sounds like a company you would like to work for, check us out at www.hdrinc.com.

Required Qualifications

• Must be currently enrolled in an undergraduate or a graduate ABET accredited electrical engineering program.
• Strong attention to detail
• Possess strong problem solving and communication skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint) applications and a strong desire to learn.
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prefer 2 years completed towards engineering degree with a 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, Microstation, etc.) is desired but not required for consideration.