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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At HDR, our employee‑ownership model shapes everything we do, including how we support and care for our people. Our diverse service lines, including Water, Architecture, Building Engineering Services, Field Services, Power, Waste, Industrial, and Transportation reflect our commitment to shaping resilient, sustainable, and forward‑thinking communities around the world. Across these disciplines, our teams design and deliver solutions that safeguard public health, enhance quality of life, power innovation, and drive responsible growth. Whether advancing clean water, creating healing and learning environments, engineering next‑generation facilities, or building the infrastructure that moves people and energy, our work is rooted in technical excellence and a shared sense of purpose. Our employee‑owners collaborate across specialties, combining creativity, precision, and deep expertise to solve the most complex challenges facing our clients and communities.

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. 

Our interns support the investigation of the financial and economic mechanisms of major infrastructure projects or the assessment of the social, economic, and environmental benefits such projects bring to our clients, stakeholders, and society. Help our clients analyze new technology or innovative projects as the financial feasibility and justification of these projects must first be assessed prior to breaking ground. Help our clients find new ways to be efficient in their operations.

In the role of Economic Consultant Intern, we'll count on you to: 
 

• Support building financial, economic, and statistical models using Excel or other analytical software applications as required. 
• Conducting research to aid in the interpretation and solution of problems with economic relationships. 
• Collecting and compiling data relating to various areas of research. 
• Reviewing and analyzing economic data in order to prepare reports detailing the results of the investigation. 
• Organizing data into report format and preparing graphic illustrations of findings. 
• Working independently on small projects or assisting more senior staff on larger projects. 

Preferred Qualifications 
 

• Must be currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate economics or business program
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access  
• Must possess strong oral and written communication skills  
• Must be adept at working within a team environment  
• Prefer 2 years completed toward degree with 3.0+ GPA
• Demonstrated knowledge of software packages related to field of study/industry
• Local candidates preferred

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.