Environmental Science Intern

HDR, Inc.
life insurance, parental leave, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement
United States, New Jersey, Woodcliff Lake
Jan 26, 2026
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 Intern Environmental, we'll count on you to: - Obtain real-world experience in exciting drinking water, wastewater, energy, sustainability, resiliency, and/or ecological restoration projects - Connect with recent college graduates and our company leaders through mentoring and young professionals' programs - Apply standard science and engineering techniques and procedures - Perform assignments under the direct supervision of a professional or Project Manager - Perform other duties as needed - Example Projects: - Habitat Restoration and Mitigation - Design concept development - Permitting and compliance support - Monitoring and reporting - Field surveys and bio-benchmarking assessments - Offshore Wind construction compliance support - Offshore Wind transmission planning - Endangered Species Act Permit compliance - Ecological and Water Quality Monitoring - Support Nanuet Laboratory projects, including field surveys, laboratory analysis, data analysis, and reporting. Preferred Qualifications - Prefer 2 years completed toward a degree with a minimum of a 3.0 GPA - Demonstrated knowledge of software packages - Local candidates preferred Required Qualifications Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate environmental science, biology, environmental Engineering or related 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 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.) New Jersey: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour Primary Location : United States-New Jersey-Woodcliff Lake Industry : Water Schedule : Full-time Employee Status : Temporary BusinessClass : Environmental Sci and Planning Job Posting : Jan 26, 2026