About Us

At HDR, we specialize in engineering, architecture, environmental and construction services. While we are most well-known for adding beauty and structure to communities through high-performance buildings and smart infrastructure, we provide much more than that. We create an unshakable foundation for progress because our multidisciplinary teams also include scientists, economists, builders, analysts and artists. That's why we believe diversity is our greatest strength. HDR is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer.

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We believe that the way we work can add meaning and value to the world. That ideas inspire positive change. That coloring outside the lines can illuminate fresh perspectives. And that small details yield important realizations. Above all, we believe that collaboration is the best way forward.

Primary Responsibilities

The primary duties of the Environmental Engineer are to conduct, supervise or direct remediation engineering projects. Environmental Engineer responsibilities include:

• Utilize environmental engineering knowledge to perform engineering functions related to environmental investigation and remediation projects.
• Work on diverse remedial engineering projects that with a wide range of contaminants (VOCs/SVOCs/metals/PFAS/PCBs/NAPL) in all types of media (soil/groundwater/surface water/bedrock/ etc.) utilizing innovative remedial technologies (P&T/removal/containment/dredging/ISS/chemical oxidation/bioremediation/capping).
• Working with PMs and clients to develop scope, schedule and budgets for remediation projects.
• Lead team of staff engineers and scientists in preparation of remediation design deliverables including engineering design reports, construction drawings, technical specifications, cost estimates and construction schedules.
• Prepare reports including Feasibility Studies, Pre-Design Investigations, Remedial Design and Remedial Action plans and reports.
• Participate in meetings with clients and regulatory agencies to resolve technical issues and negotiate remediation strategies.
• May function as a task manager on large remediation projects.
• Develop and implement field investigations. Primary role is to supervise investigation team from the office but may require leading investigation from the field.
• Serve as a consultant and supervisor of remedial construction management projects as needed.
• Work independently on technical tasks involving data analysis, interpreting results, and preparing technical reports, plans and specifications.
• Delegate and supervise project teammates on remediation design components.
• Assist in marketing efforts for environmental project proposals.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering or closely related Engineering field
• Previous experience designing and creating plans and specifications for environmental engineering projects, such as remediation design and implementation
• Professional Engineer (PE) license
• Self-motivated, able to work independently and with a project team to completion of a task
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

Preferred Qualifications

• 7 years of experience in remediation projects with a focus on remedial design.
• Excellent communication skills are essential and strong writing skills are required.
• Must be flexible, client focused and self-motivated.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team often with professionals across multiple offices. Capable of working under the direction of project managers/senior engineers and supervising junior engineers on project tasks.
• Strong commitment to safety, including following health and safety protocols.
• Ability to succeed in a fast-paced dynamic environment handling multiple tasks and meet strict deadlines.
• Requires ability to travel.
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must.
• Experience with Microsoft Office applications including Outlook, MS Excel, MS Word, PowerPoint and Adobe Acrobat.
• Practical experience with Michigan Part 115 & 201 Regulations and working with EGLE
• Practical experience with EPA CCR Rule and working with EPA
• Experience with statistical analysis of data
• Design graphing skills
• Prior consulting experience in Michigan
• 40-hour OSHA HAZWOPER and current 8-hour annual refresher
• Experience with persistent bioaccumulative organic chemicals, metals, and emerging contaminants such as PFAS
• 40-hour HAZWOPER training a plus.
• Basic knowledge of AutoCAD, GIS, and/or Bentley software products preferred.
• Prior experience with field work and different environmental and/or remedial technologies a plus.
• Development and negotiating remedial actions, including federal projects a plus.
• Federal Superfund Feasibility Study and Design experience is a plus.

Why HDR

At HDR, we know work isn't only about who you work for it's also about what you do and how you do it. Led by the strength of our values and a culture shaped by employee ownership, we network with each other, build on each other's contributions, and collaborate together to make great things possible. When you join HDR, we give you license to do the same. We help you take charge of your career, giving you multiple growth opportunities along the way.