Transportation Planning 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?

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.

The Transportation Planning Intern/Co-Op will work as a member as part of a team on multiple projects serving clients in the New England area, such as NHDOT, Mass DOT and MBTA along with some national pursuits. The position includes multimodal planning support for traffic and transit studies. The successful candidate will support Complete Streets assignments, evaluate Bus Rapid Transit plans, Bicycle and Pedestrian projects, and possibly assist with FTA and FHWA grant applications. The candidate will need to be a self-motivated individual who utilizes the highest level of professionalism while performing transportation planning and engineering assignments.

In this role, 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

• Knowledge of or interest in learning ArcGIS, Synchro
• Knowledge of or interest in learning AutoCAD or Microstation
• 3.0 GPA or higher preferred
• 2+ years completed toward degree
• Students with at least one prior internship in the transportation industry preferred.
• Preference will be given to local candidates
  
  

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-Massachusetts-Boston

Industry:

Highway + Road

Schedule:

Full-time

Employee Status:

Temporary

BusinessClass:

Transportation Planning

Job Posting:

Jun 17, 2024
At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer (https://www.hdrinc.com/equal-employment-opportunity-employer). We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.