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?
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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. HDR is looking for summer 2026 Water Resources Management Planning Intern candidates to join our Water Business Group in Sacramento, CA. As a Water Resources Management Planning Intern at HDR, you'll collaborate with an interdisciplinary team of planners, engineers, and scientists working on water resources projects across Northern California. Our team partners with local, state, and federal clients on some of the region's most significant and complex water management projects, giving you exposure to a broad range of realworld planning and technical efforts. This internship offers handson experience that builds your technical skills, deepens your understanding of California's water systems, and expands your professional network. We aim to involve interns in meaningful project work so you can see how your academic training translates into practice and explore the possibilities of a career in water resources. We are seeking a motivated, thoughtful, and collaborative individual who is excited to contribute to HDR's dynamic and employeeowned culture.
In the role of Water Resources Management Planning Intern, we'll count on you to:
- Support water resources planning and management projects across California, with emphasis on water supply, flood management, hydrology, and integrated water planning.
Communicate clearly-both verbally and in writing-by contributing to reports, technical memoranda, presentations, and project correspondence. - Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively both independently and within collaborative team settings.
- Follow instructions, ask thoughtful questions, and help resolve basic challenges through open communication and coordination with team members.
- Contribute to project tasks by gathering and analyzing data, assisting with modeling efforts, preparing sections of reports, and performing calculationbased tasks under the guidance of technical staff.
- Use MS Excel or similar analytical tools to organize data, perform calculations, and carry out logical analyses related to water resources planning and modeling.
Perform other duties as needed to support project teams and gain exposure to a variety of water resources work.
Required Qualifications
- Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate environmental science, biology, environmental Engineering or related 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.
We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, employee health, performance, and success, which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus and tuition reimbursement. The expected compensation range for this position is $22.00 to $25.00 an hour and depends upon skills, experience, education and geographical location. (Stated benefits are for full-time regular positions. Temporary and part-time roles eligible for limited benefits.)
Primary Location
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United States-California-Sacramento
Industry
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Water
Schedule
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Full-time
Employee Status
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Temporary
BusinessClass
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Water Supply Management
Job Posting
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Feb 26, 2026 |
HDR, Inc.
life insurance, parental leave, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement
Feb 26, 2026