Remediation Engineer/Project Manager

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; Bethlehem (Northampton County); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Remediation Engineer and Project Manager to lead efforts in environmental remediation and client relationship development. This role involves managing diverse projects, fostering connections with public and private clients, and ensuring compliance with environmental regulations. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in environmental engineering, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to quality and teamwork. Join a collaborative environment where your expertise will contribute to impactful solutions in the waste industry and help shape a sustainable future.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in remedial investigation and project management.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license is required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct investigations and direct remedial design for contaminated sites.
• Manage key projects and develop client relationships.
• Prepare technical reports and negotiate remedial actions.

Skills

Project Management

Client Relationship Management

Communication Skills

Leadership Skills

Environmental Engineering

Remedial Investigation

Regulatory Knowledge (RCRA, CERCLA)

Team Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Remediation Engineer/Project Manager - ( 184911 )

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?

HDR is looking for a Remediation Engineer and Project Manager to join our team.

Our key services relevant to this position encompass cross sector application of Site Investigation and Remediation (SIR) activities including Brownfield site investigation, remediation and development, solid waste facility support, environmental due diligence (Phase I, II, and III) and Act 2 regulatory support.

Primary Responsibilities

As a Remediation Engineer and Project Manager, you will help develop a highly diverse waste and hazardous waste business across numerous clients in the region. In this role you will focus on fostering existing and developing new business with public and private developer clients, economic authorities, and solid waste authorities, both locally and in collaboration with other HDR Areas.

This position will be responsible for deepening relationships with local and regional clients to grow HDR’s market presence and develop meaningful client relationships. As these relationships grow, this individual will be required to manage key projects, collaborate with local and regional execution teams, and develop a staffing strategy to support these clients in the future.

Responsibilities include:

• Conduct, supervise or direct investigations, evaluation and remedial design for contaminated sites.
• Work with Project Managers and other technical team members in support of developing project deliverables, including writing or preparing technical reports, design drawings, technical specifications, engineering cost estimates and permit applications.
• Work with agencies and clients to negotiate remedial actions.
• Prepare reports, including work plans, investigation and closure reports.
• Serve as a consultant and supervisor on remedial construction management projects as needed.
• Function as a Technical Specialist or Project Manager on projects as needed.
• Participate in marketing efforts for remediation design projects as needed.
• Supervise a staff of professionals and technicians in remedial design areas as needed.
• Cultivate SIR focused relationships with a targeted list of local, strategic clients who are important for the growth of the waste program.
• Participate in development of strong client relationships and serve as a client manager for select clients.
• Work with internal market leaders and client leaders to identify/target clients and projects resulting in expansion of the business in the area.
• Leverage experience and personal networks to work with clients to create opportunities to deliver a variety of HDR services.
• Lead pursuit efforts for a wide range of opportunities; cross sell all services HDR can offer.
• Facilitating teamwork, communication, and work-sharing between HDR offices and business groups.
• Participating in business and community activities as a representative of HDR.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Current professional engineer (PE) registration or equivalency in professional industry of practice and experience in Pennsylvania, DE, WV, OH a plus.
• Experience with soil and groundwater remedial technologies is preferred.
• Proven history of developing and maintaining client relationships in the waste industry, including solid waste.
• Experience developing proposals and responses to solicitations across a variety of clients, project delivery methods, and project complexities.
• Minimum 10 years’ experience, including project and program management.
• Experienced in the successful development and management of diverse teams.
• Committed to quality, improvement, and promoting company values at HDR.
• Strong communication, leadership, planning, organization, and listening skills.
• HAZWOPER 40-hour Certification with current 8-hour refresher training.
• Experience with Act 2, RCRA and CERCLA regulations.
• Ability to travel for field assignments and conduct field work in difficult or remote conditions.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering or closely related Engineering field.
• A minimum of 10 years of experience in remedial investigation, design and implementation of remedial actions, as well as some project management experience.
• Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) license.
• Experience with Microsoft Office applications (including Access, Excel, Word).
• Excellent communication skills are essential.
• Experience with soil and groundwater remedial technologies is preferred.
• 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-Pennsylvania-Plymouth Meeting

Industry

Waste

Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

Regular

Job Posting

Apr 18, 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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