Communications Intern (Summer 2026)

HDR•Omaha, NE

2d•Onsite

About The Position

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 work to weave diversity, equity, and inclusion into our work and foster a sense of belonging throughout the 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. At HDR, our employee‑ownership model shapes everything we do, including how we support and care for our people. Our diverse service lines, including Water, Architecture, Building Engineering Services, Field Services, Power, Waste, Industrial, and Transportation reflect our commitment to shaping resilient, sustainable, and forward‑thinking communities around the world. Across these disciplines, our teams design and deliver solutions that safeguard public health, enhance quality of life, power innovation, and drive responsible growth. Whether advancing clean water, creating healing and learning environments, engineering next‑generation facilities, or building the infrastructure that moves people and energy, our work is rooted in technical excellence and a shared sense of purpose. Our employee‑owners collaborate across specialties, combining creativity, precision, and deep expertise to solve the most complex challenges facing our clients and communities. Communications Intern Picture yourself at HDR. We offer vast opportunities for an aspiring communications professional. Our teams design solutions to some of the world’s greatest challenges in areas like water, power and energy, transportation, health, education, defense and intelligence, and urban and community development. To support these efforts, our Communications team is responsible for driving employee engagement and culture, promoting and protecting HDR’s brand, and facilitating the flow of business-critical information. For our communications intern position, we want somebody skilled in writing, visual communication and bringing together the components of a multi-channel campaign. You must be self-motivated and able to work independently as well as with a team to complete tasks. Strong organization and time management are required. Primary duties will include storytelling through written features and videos, choosing and gathering assets to support communication campaigns, and evaluating tactics to best reach internal and external audiences.

Requirements

Currently enrolled (undergraduate or graduate student) and majoring in marketing, journalism, advertising, business or English
Proficiency in MS Office
Ability to work on complex and multipart projects
Ability to work with multidisciplinary teams in person and virtually
Strong organizational skills, with a desire to support process improvements
Understanding of graphic design principles
Must be currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program
Attention to detail a must
Must 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