Environmental Sustainability Specialist

4 days ago


Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States HDR Full time
About HDR

At HDR, we're passionate about creating a better world through engineering, architecture, environmental, and construction services. Our multidisciplinary teams of scientists, economists, builders, analysts, and artists collaborate to deliver innovative solutions that make a lasting impact. We're committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and we're proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer.

Primary Responsibilities

The Environmental Engineer will conduct, supervise, or direct remediation engineering projects, utilizing environmental engineering knowledge to perform engineering functions related to environmental investigation and remediation projects. Key responsibilities include:

  • Designing and implementing remediation projects for diverse contaminants in various media, utilizing innovative remedial technologies.
  • Working with project managers and clients to develop project scope, schedules, and budgets.
  • Leading teams of staff engineers and scientists in preparing remediation design deliverables, including engineering design reports, construction drawings, technical specifications, cost estimates, and construction schedules.
  • Preparing reports, including feasibility studies, pre-design investigations, remedial design, and remedial action plans and reports.
  • Participating 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.
  • Developing and implementing field investigations, supervising investigation teams, and leading investigations from the field.
  • Serving as a consultant and supervisor of remedial construction management projects as needed.
  • Working independently on technical tasks, including data analysis, interpreting results, and preparing technical reports, plans, and specifications.
  • Delegating and supervising project teammates on remediation design components.
  • Assisting in marketing efforts for environmental project proposals.
Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering or a 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 meeting 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 believe that the way we work can add meaning and value to the world. We're passionate about creating a better world through engineering, architecture, environmental, and construction services. Our multidisciplinary teams of scientists, economists, builders, analysts, and artists collaborate to deliver innovative solutions that make a lasting impact. We're committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and we're proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer.



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