About Us

At HDR, we specialize in engineering, architecture, environmental and construction services. While we are most well-known for adding beauty and structure to communities through high-performance buildings and smart infrastructure, we provide much more than that. We create an unshakable foundation for progress because our multidisciplinary teams also include scientists, economists, builders, analysts and artists. That's why we believe diversity is our greatest strength. HDR is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer.

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We believe that the way we work can add meaning and value to the world. That ideas inspire positive change. That coloring outside the lines can illuminate fresh perspectives. And that small details yield important realizations. Above all, we believe that collaboration is the best way forward.

Primary Responsibilities

Are you ready to take control of your career? Do you have a passion for protecting and remediating the environment, the knowledge and skills to make a real impact and the drive to grow as a professional? Invest in yourself and join the dynamic team of HDR Ann Arbor, an employee-owned, collaborative organization focused on your success. Together, we'll work to improve our resources and proudly and safely impact our world.

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

• Perform environmental site investigations, hydrogeologic assessments, and solid waste and power generation compliance projects
• Plan, conduct and manage field monitoring including drilling oversight and logging and groundwater, surface water, and soil sampling
• Manage and/or implement fieldwork including well installation, soil boring investigations, and soil type classification
• Evaluate and interpret geologic and hydrogeologic conditions and laboratory analytical results
• Interpret State and Federal regulations to develop or determine compliance
• Conduct database management and analyze groundwater data, identify problems, and propose approach to address problems
• Prepare written plans and reports related to field investigations and data collection activities
• Prepare corrective action/remedial plans that evaluate remediation alternatives
• Work independently on small to medium projects, or assist more-senior scientists on larger projects
• Project Management duties include writing and implementing technical proposals, scheduling, and invoicing
• Work directly with clients and regulators
• Give direction to clerical and technical personnel, as needed
• Perform other duties, as needed

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science or closely related field
• 5 years technical and/or field experience preparing environmental documents
• Proficient with MS Office (Word, Excel)
• Strong environmental writing and communication skills
• Strong conceptual, organizational, problem-solving and research abilities
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Engineering, Environmental studies, Hydrogeology, or closely related field
• Practical experience with Michigan Part 115 & 201 Regulations and working with EGLE
• Practical experience with remediation
• Practical experience with EPA CCR Rule and working with EPA
• Experience with statistical analysis of data
• Surfer, GIS, gINT, graphing skills
• Prior consulting experience
• 40-hour OSHA HAZWOPER and current 8-hour annual refresher

Why HDR

At HDR, we know work isn't only about who you work for it's also about what you do and how you do it. Led by the strength of our values and a culture shaped by employee ownership, we network with each other, build on each other's contributions, and collaborate together to make great things possible. When you join HDR, we give you license to do the same. We help you take charge of your career, giving you multiple growth opportunities along the way.