Senior Environmental Engineer

Senior 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?

We believe waste is more than management; it's also an opportunity to innovate. As part of our Waste sector, you'll help shape solid waste infrastructure and environmental stewardship. With a top-tier industry ranking, our team delivers comprehensive solutions that span waste planning, remediation, engineering and implementation. You'll collaborate closely with clients and communities to design sustainable, cost-effective systems that contribute to cleaner environments and healthier communities. This isn't just a job, it's a chance to drive meaningful changes in the waste industry and build a legacy of sustainability.

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

• Conduct, supervise or direct investigation, evaluation and remedial design of contaminated sites
• Work with Project Managers and other technical team members in support of developing project deliverables, including writing or preparing technical reports, design drawings, technical specifications, engineering cost estimates and permit applications
• Work with agencies and clients to negotiate remedial actions
• Prepare reports, including work plans and feasibility studies
• Serve as a consultant and supervisor on remedial construction management projects as needed
• Function as a Technical Specialist or Project Manager on mid-size projects as needed, but project management is not the sole focus of this position
• Participate in marketing efforts for remediation design projects as needed
• Supervise a staff of professionals and technicians in remedial design areas as needed
• Perform other duties as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• Project management experience
• Prior experience working for engineering/consulting firm
• NYSDEC DER-10 experience
• Current New York State PE License

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Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering or closely related Engineering field
• A minimum of 10 years of experience in remedial investigation, design and implementation of remedial actions, as well as some project management experience
• Requires professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered. Example: Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) license.
• Experience with Microsoft Office applications (including Access, Excel, Word)
• Excellent communication skills are essential
• Experience with soil and groundwater remedial technologies is preferred
• 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.) {Syracuse, NY}: $111,930 - $159,900; {Woodcliff Lake, NJ}: $139,913 - $199,875 Primary Location: United States-New Jersey-Woodcliff Lake Other Locations: United States-New York-Syracuse Industry: Waste Schedule: Full-time Employee Status: Regular BusinessClass: Site Investigation and Remediation Job Posting: Sep 14, 2026