Job Description

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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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 ideal local intern candidate will be committing up to 20 hours per week and working year-round, this is a part-time temporary position. This is not a season internship. The ideal candidate will be working in the office alongside and mentored by a licensed engineer; no remote work is allowed.

In the role of Power 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
• Provide support for substation design projects under the direct supervision of an Engineer such as: Performing design on drawings relevant to the given project
• Assist with data entry
• Project filing required for project closeout
• Perform other duties as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• Prefer 3 years completed toward degree with 3.0+ GPA
• Candidate should have completed Basic Circuits Analysis Course, or equivalent
• Candidate should have an inquisitive mind
• Candidate should be interested in high voltage power system design and protection
• Demonstrated knowledge of software packages related to the field of study/industry
• Prefer candidate to be local to the Los Angeles County/Orange County Areas
• Demonstrated knowledge of software packages related to field of study/industry

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. We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, employee health, performance, and success, which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus and tuition reimbursement. The expected compensation range for this position is $21.00 - $25.00/hr and depends upon skills, experience, education and geographical location. (Stated benefits are for full-time regular positions. Temporary and part-time roles eligible for limited benefits.) Primary Location: United States-California-Irvine Industry: Power Schedule: Part-time Employee Status: Temporary BusinessClass: Substation Engineering Job Posting: Jul 23, 2025

Job Tags

Full time, Temporary work, Part time, Internship, Work at office, Local area, Remote work,

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