Bridge Design Intern

HDR, Inc.

Sep 22, 2024
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 work to weave diversity, equity, and inclusion into our work and foster a sense of belonging throughout the company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world? Watch Our Story:' https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story' 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 Bridge Design Intern, we'll count on you to: The primary responsibilities will be to apply structural engineering and detailing techniques to support the design and construction of highway and railroad bridges, retaining walls, box culverts, and associated structures for highway, freight rail and transit clients. Additional duties include performing standard AASHTO and AREMA bridge analysis and design calculations, assisting with geometric layout, developing structural details, performing structural load rating calculations, quantity development, and using specialized software such as LARSA, MathCAD, LEAPBridge (CONSPAN), LPile, FB MultiPier and MicroStation. Occasional bridge inspections of in-service bridges or bridge construction may be required. CADD plan production will also be required. This person will work under the direction of a Licensed Structural and/or Registered Professional Engineer on both local and national projects Preferred Qualifications Prefer 2 years completed toward degree with 3.0+ GPA Demonstrated knowledge of software packages related to field of study/industry Interest in bridge structures preferred. Experience with structural analysis and design programs preferred. Experience with MicroStation or other CAD design software preferred. Preference given to local candidates with internship experience 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. Primary Location : United States-Illinois-Rosemont Industry : Bridges Schedule : Full-time Employee Status : Temporary BusinessClass : Bridges and Structures Job Posting : Aug 26, 2024