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Water Resources Management Intern (Summer 2026)
InternshipOn-site
Location
United States-Iowa-Des Moines
Salary
Not listed
Experience
Not specified
Posted
Today
Skills
hydrologic modelinghydraulic modelinggeographic information systemsmicrosoft office
Job Description
Summary: HDR is a company dedicated to creating a welcoming environment where all employees are valued and respected. As a Water Resources Management Intern, you will gain real-world experience by assisting in hydrologic and hydraulic modeling, data collection, and working on various engineering design projects under the guidance of a senior-level engineer.
Responsibilities:
- 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
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
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
Required Skills: Hydrologic modeling, Hydraulic modeling, Geographic information systems, Microsoft Office
Internship Start Date: Start in 2026 Summer