NorCal Entry-Level Engineering – Graduates

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?

Your engineering career is just beginning. Let’s make it meaningful. If you’re graduating in December 2026 or May 2027 and ready to put your education into action, we want to hear from you. Explore entry-level opportunities across Water, Transportation, Resources, and Building Engineering Services, where you can learn alongside experienced professionals, build your expertise, and contribute to projects that make a lasting difference.

Whether you already have a specific career path in mind or are still discovering where your interests could take you, we encourage you to express your interest and explore what’s possible.

• Experience with AutoCAD, Revit, or similar software
• An interest in Power, Water, Transportation, or Building Engineering
• Previous experience with an architectural/engineering or engineering consulting firm

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate Engineering program and graduating in December 2026 or May 2027
• Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Possess strong problem-solving and communication skills
• Desire to pursue growth opportunities and obtain registration
• Self-motivated, able to work independently and with a project team to completion of task

An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

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. Stated benefits are for full-time regular positions. The expected compensation range for this position is $70,304.00 - $ annually depending upon skills, experience, education and geographical location.

United States-California-Sacramento, United States-California-Folsom

Water

Full-time

Regular

Sep 21, 2026

We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.

We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.

We design solutions to the world's greatest challenges. We'realways looking for great talent to join our global teams.