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Freight/Transit Rail Intern

HDR, Inc.
United States, Missouri, Kansas City
Oct 18, 2025
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? 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. In the role of Freight/Transit Rail Intern, we'll count on you to: Gain real-world experience on exciting projects by applying standard engineering techniques and procedures related to the design of track, structures, and supporting facilities for our various freight railroad clients Work under the guidance and direct supervision of a senior-level Engineer to assist in checking drawings and calculations, developing material lists and calculating quantities, reviewing construction submittals, and use of specialized software Connect with recent college graduates and our company leaders through mentoring and young professionals programs Position may require travel and/or field work within the U.S. Perform other duties as needed Preferred Qualifications Prefer 2+ years completed toward degree with 3.0+ GPA Demonstrated knowledge of software packages related to field of study/industry, such as MicroStation and/or AutoCAD Interest in freight railroad industry and/or transit Preference 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-Missouri-Kansas City Other Locations : United States-Missouri-St Louis, United States-Missouri-Springfield Industry : Freight Rail Schedule : Full-time Employee Status : Temporary BusinessClass : Railway Design Job Posting : Sep 18, 2025