Senior Environmental Engineer

HDR, Inc.; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental consulting firm in Lansing, Michigan is seeking a Senior Environmental Engineer with a Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering. Responsibilities include conducting investigations, supervising remedial designs, and negotiating remedial actions. The ideal candidate has a minimum of 10 years of experience in remediation, holds a professional engineering license, and possesses excellent communication skills. This full-time role is part of the Site Investigation and Remediation class, contributing to sustainable waste management initiatives.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in remedial investigation, design and implementation of remedial actions.
• Professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position.

Responsibilities

• Conduct, supervise or direct investigation, evaluation and remediation of contaminated sites.
• Prepare reports, including work plans and feasibility studies.
• Negotiate remedial actions with agencies and clients.

Skills

Project management experience

Excellent communication skills

Experience with soil and groundwater remedial technologies

Experience with Microsoft Office applications

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering or closely related Engineering field

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?

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.

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Each and each 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.

Responsibilities

• Conduct, supervise or direct investigation, evaluation and remedial design of 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 and feasibility studies
• Serve as a consultant and supervisor on remedial construction management projects as needed
• Function as a Technical Specialist or Project Manager on mid-size projects as needed, but project management is not the sole focus of this position
• Participate in marketing efforts for remediation design projects as needed
• Supervise a staff of professionals and technicians in remedial design areas as needed
• Perform other duties as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• Project management experience

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
• Requires professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered. Example: 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-Michigan-Lansing. Other Locations: United States-Michigan-Ann Arbor. Industry: Waste. Schedule: Full‑time. Employee Status: Regular. Business Class: Site Investigation and Remediation. Job Posting: Jan 21, 2026.