Co-Ops & Early Careers
Our Co-Op Experience
Shape Your Career at HDR
Build relationships and learn the nuances of starting your career through local, regional, virtual or employee network group mentoring programs.
Put your education into practice on real projects with real clients, with opportunities interact directly with clients and make project site visits.
Take part in industry associations and our internal business practice conferences, where you can sharpen your technical expertise and broaden your network within your technical craft.
Develop business skills beyond your technical expertise through eLearning, virtual instructor-led training and in-person learning focused on cultivating the next generation of industry leaders.
“What surprised me most during my internship was how easy it was to connect with senior employees and build relationships across HDR. I learned that starting a conversation can open many opportunities.”
“Every summer, our interns bring an inspiring passion, humble curiosity and fresh perspective that reminds me what a privilege it is to help shape the future of our industry.”
“Professional skills take time to develop, and the people you'll work with at HDR have years of experience you can learn from.”
“The best part of our internship program is seeing the transformation our interns make over the summer. They’re more confident, wiser, their personalities shine through, and they better understand their career goals.”
“As a co-op student, I had the privilege of working alongside professional and passionate designers in an environment that prioritizes teamwork and teaching opportunities. I’m proud to now be a full-time employee at HDR.”
“The most impactful part of my internship was having a seat at the table with people making real-world decisions with real business impact. Those meetings, whiteboard sessions and late-night calls made me feel empowered.”
“My time as a co-op student with HDR provided me with a ton of firsthand industry experience, which really gave me a head start on my career. As I transitioned to a full-time employee, HDR supported me greatly.”
“From the start of my internship, I had the opportunity to contribute to meaningful projects, which helped me gain a strong understanding of traffic engineering and confirmed that it was the path I wanted to pursue.”
“My internship gave me a new perspective on how professionals in my field collaborate with different areas of expertise across the company. Seeing my work support massive, award-winning projects is a rewarding feeling!”
“The most impactful part of my co-op was being trusted with real project responsibilities. That built my confidence and gave me a sense of belonging on the team.”
“As an intern, exposure to a variety of projects, teams and managers gave me a well-rounded experience and institutional knowledge that allowed me to jump right into project work on day one as a full-time employee.”
“Interns are important to our current and future success. They bring fresh ideas, new perspectives and energy that inspires innovation and encourages continuous learning to stay current with evolving trends.”