SENIOR SOLID WASTE 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?

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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.

HDR is seeking a Senior Solid Waste Engineer to join our Solid Waste Practice in the Anchorage, Alaska office. The primary duties of this position will include all aspects of engineering and project management for projects primarily focused on the municipal solid waste (MSW), industrial waste, and recycling industries, with an emphasis on system planning, engineering analysis, cost estimating, design, construction management, pollution control systems, and permitting / regulatory compliance. Specific duties will include planning, design, permitting, and construction administration of landfill and monofil liner and final cover systems, storm water controls, groundwater monitoring and remediation networks, leachate management systems, landfill gas collection and control systems, and site layout / infrastructure elements (utilities, roads, support buildings, soil borrow areas, etc.).

The Solid Waste Engineer will function as a lead project designer, engineer of record, and project manager on mid-size projects, and is expected to demonstrate a history of progressive experience effectively leading similar scale projects. This individual will be expected to effectively manage multi-discipline project teams, work closely with HDR national technical experts, and adhere to HDR quality program requirements. They will also be expected to provide support with securing new work from existing and potential clients, coordinating the work of professional staff and subconsultants throughout project assignments, performing engineering functions and complete project tasks, coordinate with clients in the execution of work, and participate in reviews with various governing agencies for code compliance. They must demonstrate leadership experience in taking a project from planning through design and construction to operations.

Minimum qualifications include :

• Minimum 5 years of solid waste engineering experience.
• Minimum 10 years of general Civil / Environmental Engineering experience.
• Civil / Environmental Engineering experience with an emphasis on MSW facility design, permitting, and construction.
• Proven leadership and project management skills.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Local candidates are preferred.

Required Qualifications :

What We Believe

HDR is our company. Together, we build on each others 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.

Primary Location

Other Locations

Industry

Waste

Schedule

Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

Employee Status

Regular

Job Posting

Job Posting

May 23, 2025

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity.

We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.

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