Civil/Environmental Engineer

HDR; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR is seeking an Environmental/Civil Engineer to design and plan civil work for environmental and solid waste projects, including planning, layouts, grading, and utilities. You will work with clients and communities to deliver sustainable solutions and may lead mid-size projects as needed.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Environmental Engineering, a PE/P.Eng license, and at least 4 years of relevant design experience. Strong software skills with AutoCAD, GIS, and MS Office are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering or closely related field.
• Previous experience designing and creating plans and specifications for environmental engineering projects (remediation design and implementation).
• Requires PE/P.Eng license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently and with a project team to completion of tasks.
• Active participation in employee-owned culture is a must.

Responsibilities

• Design and plan production of general civil work for environmental and solid waste infrastructure projects (planning, site layouts, grading, drainage, and utilities).
• Prepare technical reports, memorandums, and project documents; prepare quantity calculations, cost estimates, specs, and contracts for public entities.
• Perform complex assignments using engineering techniques and procedures; make design decisions as needed.
• Lead design engineer or project manager on mid-size projects as needed.
• Mentor a small staff of professionals and technicians as needed.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Skills

Self-motivated

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

GIS

Microsoft Office

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'

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.

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

• Design and plan production of general civil work related to environmental and solid waste industry infrastructure projects within our resources business group, including planning, site layouts, horizontal and vertical control, grading and drainage, paving, site utilities, and associated civil engineering activities
• Prepare technical reports, memorandums and other project documents Prepare quantity calculations, cost estimates, specifications and contract documents for public entity projects
• Perform complex assignments exercising judgment in evaluation, selection and modification of standard engineering techniques and procedures
• Make decisions on significant design and engineering procedures as needed
• Function as a Lead Design Engineer or Project Manager on mid-size projects as needed
• Mentor a small staff of professionals and technicians as needed
• Perform other duties as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• A minimum of 4 years' experience designing and creating plans and specifications for solid waste engineering projects, such as landfill or facility design and implementation
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, AutoCAD and GIS experience

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering or closely related Engineering field
• Previous experience designing and creating plans and specifications for environmental engineering projects, such as remediation design and implementation
• Requires professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered. Example: Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) license.
• Self-motivated, able to work independently and with a project team to completion of a task
• 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: United States-Utah-Salt Lake City Industry: Waste Schedule: Full-time Employee Status: Regular BusinessClass: Waste Services Job Posting: Sep 23, 2026

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an Affir Action and Equal Opportunity Employer (https://www.hdrinc.com/equal-employment-opportunity-employer). We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.