Internships in Independence, Missouri, United States

Advanced Technology for Surface Transportation (ATST) & Funding Section at HDR focuses on innovative transportation solutions and funding strategies. The intern supports ITS and traffic management projects, ACES vehicle initiatives, EV infrastructure planning, grant‑writing assistance, and geospatial analysis.

KVC Missouri (Child and Adolescent Behavioral Health) provides therapeutic services for children and teens with acute emotional challenges. The Practicum Student Therapist works under clinical supervision to deliver individual, family, and group therapy, develop treatment plans, and document care in an Electronic Health Record.

Power Delivery team at HDR focuses on shaping how electricity is generated, transmitted and delivered. As a Transmission Line Intern you will support project teams by applying standard engineering techniques, participating in project reviews, and performing assignments under direct supervision.

Field Services team at HDR ensures civil infrastructure projects meet the highest quality, safety, and trust standards. As a Construction Inspection Intern you will assist senior inspectors with documenting progress, conducting material testing, and interpreting construction drawings for roads, bridges, and water facilities.

The Marketing & Communications Intern supports JVS in Kansas City, MO with digital marketing, external communications, and design. Day-to-day work includes curating and creating social media content, maintaining the marketing calendar and analytics, updating the JVS website, organizing press releases and photo libraries, writing and editing internal and external communications, and assisting with photo and video editing.

KVC Missouri, a nonprofit child placing and behavioral health agency, provides therapeutic services to children and teenagers in a 24/7 residential treatment program. As an Intern, you will join a multi‑disciplinary treatment team, support children and families, complete documentation, and assist with on‑site and off‑site activities.

Custom Truck One Source seeks a motivated Summer Warehouse Intern to support warehouse operations during the busy season. The intern will assist with receiving, inspecting, stocking shipments, picking and packing orders, and conducting cycle counts while learning supply chain logistics.

The Tepa Companies GIS team supports federal and private‑sector projects by maintaining and analyzing geospatial data. As a GIS Intern you will update Esri‑based datasets, conduct spatial analysis, create custom map products, and collect field data using GPS and LiDAR scanners.

Transportation Business Group at HDR focuses on designing resilient highways, bridges, and multimodal infrastructure to support thriving communities. As a Kansas City Roadway Intern you will apply engineering techniques, create technical reports and assist senior engineers with detailed roadway designs while gaining mentorship from recent graduates and company leaders.

Power sector team at HDR focuses on modernizing electricity generation, transmission, and delivery. As a Substation Intern you will gain real‑world experience on exciting projects, apply standard engineering techniques, and support senior engineers and project managers.

Building Engineering Services Group at HDR designs critical infrastructure for the digital age, from high‑performance data centers to dynamic commercial spaces. As a Mechanical BIM Intern you will apply standard BIM techniques, support senior BIM specialists on design and construction phases, and contribute to energy‑efficiency and resilient system integration.

Building Engineering Services Group at HDR designs critical infrastructure for the digital age, from high‑performance data centers to dynamic commercial spaces. As an Instrumentation & Controls Intern you will apply engineering techniques to select and specify process instrumentation, develop SCADA/I&C documents such as P&IDs and control panel layouts, and assist with construction coordination and field observations.

Building Engineering Services Group at HDR designs critical infrastructure for the digital age, from high‑performance data centers to dynamic commercial spaces. As an Information Communication Technology (ICT)/Security Intern you will apply engineering techniques and BIM tools to design ICT, ESS and AV systems under senior engineers, and assist in researching security solutions like CCTV and card access.

Diagnostics Intern at Walter P Moore will collaborate with engineering teams to diagnose and restore commercial structures, including arenas, stadiums, and office buildings. The role involves forensic analysis, building envelope assessment, and restoration projects, requiring strong technical knowledge, excellent communication, and a proactive, client‑focused mindset.

Commercial Baking - CIC Program (2026-2027) at Career & Technology Center at Fort Osage offers students hands‑on experience in a professional commercial kitchen, producing pastries for a student‑run coffee shop while learning business aspects of food service. Participants meet one day per week on campus and spend four days per week at an internship site, developing precision baking skills, teamwork, and customer service.

Career & Technology Center at Fort Osage offers the Introduction to Trades - CIC Program, an exploratory course that introduces students to skilled trades such as construction, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, welding, and carpentry. Participants engage in hands‑on project‑based learning, skill demonstrations, and site visits, while also completing a semester‑long unpaid internship aligned with their career interests.

Education Support Careers - CIC Program (2026-2027) at Career & Technology Center at Fort Osage offers students a semester‑long unpaid internship exploring classroom support roles, focusing on paraprofessionals. Interns meet one day per week at the Career Innovation Center in Blue Springs, MO and spend four days per week at their internship site, gaining professional skills under industry mentorship.

Surgical Technology Program at Career & Technology Center at Fort Osage trains students to become entry-level surgical technologists who support surgeons, anesthesia providers, and nurses throughout procedures. Participants attend one day per week at the CIC for professional skill development and spend four days per week at an unpaid internship site gaining real‑world clinical experience.

Veterinary Assistant Program at Career & Technology Center at Fort Osage, designed to equip students with hands‑on skills for veterinary hospital work. Participants study online and gain real‑world experience through on‑site placements at Pawportunities, assisting veterinarians, handling animal care, and maintaining clinic records.