Project Accounting Co-op (Winter 2027)

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. 

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.

In the role of Project Accounting Co-op, we'll count on you to:

• Offer real-world experience on exciting projects
• Connect with recent graduates and our company leaders through mentoring and young professionals programs
• Perform assignments under the direct supervision of your Department Manager, Section Manager or other professionals
• Assist with variety of project accounting-related duties, such as, but not limited to, the following:
  • Review of delivery project expenditures and supporting documentation cross-check
  • Review and transfer of labour costs
  • Delivery project set-ups and maintenance
  • Review and update of forecast information (i.e., pipelines)
  • Review and update of project task end dates and chargeability
  • Subconsultant PO reconciliations and closeout confirmations
  • Subconsultant invoice processing and work confirmations
  • Invoice drafts for Project Managers’ review and feedback
  • Effective system-billing set-ups
  • Review and update of billing rates and titles on system-billed invoices
  • Follow-up with Project Accounting team and Project Managers on action items, including overdue reforecasting and project closeouts
• Perform other duties as needed

 Preferred Qualifications

• 2 years completed toward business/ finance/ accounting degree with 3.0+ GPA
• Demonstrated knowledge of software packages related to field of study/industry

Required Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Business, or related field.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.

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.