Civil/Highway Co-op

HDR
New York, NY
Category Engineering
Job Description
Role Overview

HDR is an employee-owned firm seeking a Civil/Highway Engineering Co-op to join a design team serving clients such as NYCDEP, NYCDDC, NYC Dept. of Parks & Recreation, MTA-New York City Transit, NYCDOT, PANYNJ and NYSDOT. The position is in-person full time at the New York, NY office for January-June 2027, with a flexible length of 4 to 6 months. The Civil/Highway department engages in Highway & Local Roadway design, Green Infrastructure/Stormwater management, Drainage & Grading, Utility/Facility upgrades, Feasibility studies, Transit flood mitigation and resiliency, and recreation/waterfront development.

What You Will Do

Work as a member of a design team on multiple projects, including preparation of plans, detail drawing/calculation checks, and estimate and quantity take-offs for projects of various sizes and complexities. Perform other duties as needed.

Why It Might Be a Fit

Candidates should be self-motivated individuals who utilize the highest level of professionalism while performing engineering assignments. Required qualifications include currently being enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate Engineering program, attention to detail, strong problem-solving and communication skills, basic Microsoft Office skills, and a commitment to being an active participant of an employee-owned culture. Preferred qualifications include previous AE internship experience, local candidacy, and proficiency in AutoCAD and/or Microstation.

Requirements

  • 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

Benefits

  • Medical insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Short- and long-term disability insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Paid time away
  • Parental leave
  • Paid holidays
  • Retirement savings plan with employer match
  • Employee referral bonus
  • Tuition reimbursement
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