Civil Engineer

HDR; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR, Inc. is seeking a Civil Engineer in Solid Waste/Environmental to deliver high‑quality engineering solutions for public and private clients in Hawaii.

You will lead design, permitting, and construction support for landfills, transfer stations, and related facilities, guiding project engineers and junior staff throughout execution. The role requires a Professional Engineer license, strong leadership, client communication, and proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D and GIS.

Qualifications

• Requires PE license recognized by the licensing board for the location.
• Experience managing multidisciplinary engineering projects with clients and regulators.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D, GIS, and hydraulic modeling tools.
• Ability to prepare proposals, scopes of work, and fee estimates.
• Strong leadership and communication skills; team mentoring expected.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support planning, design, permitting, and construction for solid waste facilities.
• Serve as project engineer for landfill, transfer station, and related projects.
• Prepare calculations, technical reports, plans, specs, permits, and cost estimates.
• Manage scope, schedule, budget, quality, and client expectations.
• Provide construction-phase services: coordination, RFIs, site observations, QA/QC.
• Support master planning, feasibility studies, and capital improvement planning.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Client coordination

Communication skills

Education

Professional Engineer license

Engineering degree (B.S. or higher)

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

GIS

Hydrologic/hydraulic modeling software

Job description

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?

Watch Our Story: https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story

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 directly under the guidance of the Area Solid Waste Section Manager, the Civil Engineer in Solid Waste/Environmental supports the execution of solid waste engineering projects and contributes to the growth and success of the Area's solid waste practice. The position serves as a project engineer responsible for delivering high-quality engineering solutions for public and private sector clients. Responsibilities include planning, design, permitting, and construction support for municipal solid waste landfills, landfill expansions and closures, transfer stations, material recovery facilities, leachate management systems, landfill gas systems, and related solid waste infrastructure.

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

Project Delivery and Technical Execution

• Lead and support the planning, design, permitting, and construction support of solid waste facilities and infrastructure projects.
• Serve as project engineer for landfill, transfer station, material recovery facility, and related solid waste projects.
• Prepare engineering calculations, technical reports, plans, specifications, permit applications, and cost estimates.
• Manage assigned project scope, schedule, budget, quality, and client expectations.
• Support technical reviews and quality assurance efforts to ensure project deliverables meet company and client standards.

Provide construction-phase services, including contractor coordination, submittal reviews, RFI responses, construction observation, and construction quality assurance activities.

Planning and Consulting Services

• Support solid waste master planning, facility planning, feasibility studies, and capital improvement planning efforts.
• Evaluate operational, regulatory, and infrastructure needs and develop practical engineering solutions.
• Coordinate with regulatory agencies and support permitting and compliance activities.

Assist clients with long-term planning and implementation strategies for solid waste infrastructure and operations.

Client Service and Business Development Support

• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with municipal, private-sector, and industrial clients.
• Serve as a day-to-day client contact for assigned projects.
• Support proposal preparation, scope development, fee estimates, and project pursuits.
• Participate in client meetings, presentations, and industry events.

Identify opportunities for additional services and support the continued growth of client relationships.

Team Collaboration and Development

• Collaborate with engineers, designers, drafters, scientists, and project managers to deliver successful projects.
• Provide guidance and support to EITs, designers, and technical staff as appropriate based on experience and expertise.
• Contribute to a collaborative team environment focused on technical excellence, professional growth, and client service.
• Support the Area Solid Waste Section Manager in achieving project and practice goals.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience managing multidisciplinary engineering projects and coordinating with clients, regulators, contractors, and stakeholders.

• Experience preparing proposals, scopes of work, and fee estimates.
• Experience serving as Engineer of Record for engineering design projects.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD Civil 3D, GIS, hydrologic/hydraulic modeling software, and other engineering design tools commonly used in solid waste facility design.
• Existing relationships with municipal agencies, solid waste authorities, private waste management firms, and industry organizations.
• Participation in professional organizations such as SWANA, ASCE, or similar industry associations.
• Interest in developing project management, client management, and business development skills.

Required Qualifications

Requires professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered. Example: Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) license.

• Demonstrated leadership and communication skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Office
• Good verbal and written 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.

Primary Location

Industry

Waste

Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

Regular

Job Posting

Oct 28, 2026

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

We are an Affidavit and Equal Opportunity Employe r.

We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.

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