Environmental Engineer

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?

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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.

In the role of Civil/Environmental Engineer, we'll count on you to:

• Work on a wide variety of MSW, CCR, planning, or facilities related projects including but not limited to landfills, impoundments, compost facilities, solid waste management plans, feasibility studies, transfer stations, material recovery facilities, household hazardous waste facilities, and organics facilities.
• Work with a team of staff engineers in preparation of design deliverables including strategic planning, feasibility studies, waste plans, engineering design reports, construction drawings, technical specifications, cost estimates and construction schedules with support from HDR’s national practice leads.
• Support planning projects associated with recycling programs, organics, zero waste, circular economy, and sustainability initiatives.
• Participate in meetings with clients and regulatory agencies to resolve technical issues and negotiate compliance/permitting actions.
• Will also serve as a consultant and supervisor of waste construction management projects as needed.
• Work independently on technical tasks involving data analysis, interpreting results, and preparing technical reports, plans and specifications.
• Assist Senior Engineers in environmental remediation projects that include remediation design and implementation
• Perform routine engineering assignments requiring application of standard techniques and procedures
• Complete projects that have clear, specified objectives and limited variables
• Perform administrative duties associated with project management for environmental projects
• Work independently on small projects, or assist more-senior engineers on larger projects
• Complete duties requiring field work and travel as needed
• Perform other duties as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• 5 years’ experience, waste management/design, civil site engineering, or related experience preferred.
• Demonstrated understanding of client relationship management and evidence of experience interacting directly with clients higher preferred.
• Proficient with Microsoft 365 (Excel, Word, Teams, OneNote, etc.).
• Familiarity with AutoCAD Civil 3D is a plus.
• Local candidates preferred

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
• Requires professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered. Example: Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) 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

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.

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. The expected compensation range for this position depends upon skills, experience, education and geographical location. (Stated benefits are for full-time regular positions. Temporary and part-time roles eligible for limited benefits.) Ohio: $71,750- $ 102,500

Primary Location:

United States-Ohio-Cleveland

Other Locations:

United States-Ohio-Cincinnati, United States-Pennsylvania-Philadelphia, United States-Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh, United States-Pennsylvania-Mechanicsburg, United States-Pennsylvania-Plymouth Meeting, United States-Ohio-Columbus, United States-Pennsylvania-Bethlehem

Industry:

Waste

Schedule:

Full-time

Employee Status:

Regular

BusinessClass:

Waste Services

Job Posting:

Aug 27, 2025
At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer ( We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.