HDR · 4 days ago
Environmental Engineer
Bethlehem, PA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$72K/yr - $102K/yr
5+ years expHDR is a company committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment for its employee-owners. In the role of Environmental Engineer, you will work on a variety of projects related to waste management and environmental remediation, collaborating with a team to prepare design deliverables and support sustainability initiatives.
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Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
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
Preferred
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
Benefits
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
Tuition reimbursement
Company
HDR
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