Coastal Intern

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? HDR is looking for a Coastal intern to join our Water Resources team in Walnut Creek, CA office. Our team is growing and has a range of challenging and innovative projects. We work within multi-disciplinary teams on projects related to coastal resiliency, coastal vulnerability assessment, coastal flooding and coastal erosion modeling, compound coastal/fluvial flooding, climate change modeling, and ensemble and statistical analysis. In the role of Coastal Intern, we'll count on you to: Offer real-world experience on exciting projects Connect with recent college graduates and our company leaders through mentoring and young professionals programs Apply standard engineering techniques and procedures Perform assignments under the direct supervision of a professional or Project Manager Perform other duties as needed Preferred Qualifications

B.Sc. degree in Coastal, Ocean, Civil Engineering (Hydraulics, Geotechnical, or Water Resources), or Environmental Engineering. Highly preferred: pursuing M.Sc. Degree in Coastal/Ocean Engineering or in Oceanography Prefer at least 2 years completed toward degree with 3.0+ GPA Excellent verbal and written communication skills Background in wave mechanics, littoral processes and sediment transport Demonstrated knowledge of software packages related to field of study/industry with background in coastal hydrodynamic and morphodynamic models such as: XBeach, SWAN, MIKE 21, Delft3D, and USACE models. Data analysis skills including the application of Matlab, Python, etc. Required Qualifications

Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate Engineering program 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

Walnut Creek, CA Other Locations

United States-California-Folsom, United States-California-Santa Clara, United States-California-Oakland, United States-California-Sacramento Industry

Water Schedule

Full-time Employee Status

Temporary At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records. Ready to learn more? Let's work together to make great things possible. We design solutions to the world's greatest challenges. We're always looking for great talent to join our global teams.

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