Solid Waste EIT

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. Working under the supervision of the Area Solid Waste Section Manager and senior engineering staff, the Solid Waste Engineer-in-Training supports the planning, design, permitting, and construction of solid waste facilities and infrastructure projects. The position provides engineering analysis, design support, report preparation, and project coordination for municipal and private-sector clients. This role offers opportunities to develop technical expertise in landfill engineering, transfer stations, solid waste planning, and related infrastructure while working alongside experienced engineers and project managers.

In the role of Civil EIT, we'll count on you to:

Project Delivery and Technical Support

• Support the planning, design, permitting, and construction of solid waste facilities, including municipal solid waste landfills, transfer stations, material recovery facilities, landfill gas systems, leachate management systems, and related infrastructure.
• Assist with engineering calculations, technical analyses, design drawings, specifications, cost estimates, and construction documents.
• Prepare technical reports, memoranda, permit applications, and supporting documentation.
• Perform grading, drainage, stormwater, and site design analyses under the direction of senior engineers.
• Assist with preparation and review of construction plans and technical specifications.
• Support quality assurance and quality control reviews of project deliverables.
• Coordinate with project team members to support on-time and on-budget project execution.

Field and Construction Support

• Participate in site visits, facility inspections, and construction observation activities.
• Assist with construction administration tasks, including review of submittals, requests for information (RFIs), and contractor communications.
• Collect, organize, and evaluate field and operational data.
• Support construction quality assurance and compliance monitoring efforts.

Planning and Consulting Support

• Assist with solid waste master plans, facility assessments, feasibility studies, and capital improvement planning efforts.
• Conduct research and data analysis to support engineering recommendations and planning studies.
• Help develop technical evaluations and alternatives analyses for client projects.
• Support permitting and regulatory compliance activities as directed.

Client and Project Coordination

• Participate in client meetings, project workshops, and coordination calls.
• Support communication with clients, contractors, regulatory agencies, and project stakeholders.
• Assist project managers with project tracking, budgeting, scheduling, and document management.
• Contribute to maintaining strong client relationships through responsive and professional service.

Professional Development

• Work toward obtaining Professional Engineer (PE) licensure.
• Develop technical proficiency in solid waste engineering principles, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices.
• Seek opportunities to expand knowledge of landfill design, transfer station operations, permitting, and construction practices.
• Participate in professional associations, technical training programs, and continuing education opportunities.
• Support a collaborative learning environment through knowledge sharing and continuous improvement.

Preferred Qualifications

• Internship, co-op, or prior experience in civil, environmental, geotechnical, or solid waste engineering.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD Civil 3D, ArcGIS, or similar engineering software.
• Exposure to grading, stormwater, drainage, or site development design.
• Knowledge of solid waste facilities, environmental permitting, or regulatory compliance programs.
• Experience preparing engineering calculations, technical reports, or construction documents.
• Familiarity with hydrologic and hydraulic modeling software.
• Experience working with multidisciplinary project teams.
• Active participation in professional organizations such as SWANA, ASCE, or similar technical associations.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering
• Engineer in Training (EIT) certificate.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• 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.