Environmental EIT​/Designer

Overview

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected. HDR fosters a culture of inclusion throughout our company and communities, empowering everyone to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work.

We believe waste is more than management — it is an opportunity to innovate. As part of our Waste sector, you will help shape solid waste infrastructure and environmental stewardship. Our team delivers solutions that span waste planning, remediation, engineering and implementation, collaborating with clients and communities to design sustainable, cost-effective systems that contribute to cleaner environments and healthier communities.

This role presents a chance to drive meaningful changes in the waste industry and build a lasting legacy of sustainability.

• 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 remediation projects
• Work independently on small projects, or assist more-senior engineers on larger projects
• Assist senior engineers in environmental remediation projects involving feasibility studies, pre-design investigations, remedial design, remedial action and post construction activities
• Interpret data and summarize it in tables, charts, and/or maps
• Complete duties requiring field work and travel as needed
• A valid driver's license is required for this role
• Perform other duties as needed

• 40-hour HAZWOPER training is strongly preferred
• Master’s degree in environmental engineering or closely related engineering field
• EIT or the ability to obtain. Candidates hired without their EIT will be titled "Environmental Designer" and will be expected to obtain their EIT license for career progression
• 10-hour OSHA training is preferred
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, and GIS experience
• Professional experience with engineering internships is preferred
• Local candidates preferred
• Strong commitment to safety
• Ability and willingness to perform physically demanding sampling tasks in adverse environmental conditions (rugged terrain, remote locations, hot and cold temperatures)

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering or closely related Engineering field
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant in our employee-owned culture

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.

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, health, performance, and success, including medical, dental, vision, disability coverage, 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 are eligible for limited benefits.) New York: $63,580 - $92,460

Primary Location
:
United States-New York-Syracuse

Industry
:
Waste

Schedule
:
Full-time

Employee Status
:
Regular

Business Class
:
Site Investigation and Remediation

Job Posting
:
Jan 20, 2026