Solid Waste Engineering Designer

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR, Inc. in Honolulu, Hawaii, is seeking a Civil Design Coordinator/Solid Waste Designer to support municipal waste facilities.

You will produce engineering drawings, maintain Civil 3D models, and prepare permit exhibits and construction packages while coordinating with engineers and project teams. Joining HDR means contributing to a culture of inclusion and employee ownership while building expertise in landfills, transfer stations, and related infrastructure, and advancing CAD standards and

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience supporting solid waste, civil, environmental, or site development projects.
• Advanced proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D, including surface modeling and earthwork calculations.
• Experience preparing permit exhibits and regulatory submittal graphics.
• Familiarity with GIS platforms such as ArcGIS.
• Experience with drone survey data, point clouds, aerial imagery, and terrain modeling.

Responsibilities

• Design Production and Technical Support: create drawings, models, and exhibits for solid waste facilities.
• Project Delivery Support: coordinate with engineers and other design staff; incorporate reviews.
• Field and Construction Support: site visits; record drawings and as-built revisions.
• Technology and Process Improvement: develop CAD standards and BIM workflows.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Analytical thinking

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

ArcGIS

BIM workflows

Drone data

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 under the supervision of the Area Solid Waste Section Manager and senior engineering staff, the Solid Waste Designer supports the planning, design, permitting, and construction of solid waste facilities and infrastructure projects. The position is responsible for developing and maintaining design documents, construction plans, exhibits, and technical drawings using AutoCAD Civil 3D and related design software. The Solid Waste Designer works closely with engineers, project managers, and technical specialists to deliver high-quality design solutions for municipal solid waste landfills, transfer stations, material recovery facilities, landfill gas systems, leachate management systems, and related infrastructure. This role provides opportunities to develop specialized expertise in solid waste facility design and project delivery.

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

Design Production and Technical Support

• Prepare engineering design drawings, construction plans, profiles, details, exhibits, and technical figures for solid waste infrastructure projects.
• Develop and maintain Civil 3D models, surfaces, alignments, corridors, grading plans, and utility layouts.
• Support the preparation of site development, grading, drainage, erosion control, stormwater, and utility design packages.
• Assist engineers with quantity calculations, earthwork analyses, cost estimate development, and construction document preparation.
• Prepare permit exhibits, presentation graphics, and regulatory submittal drawings.
• Organize and maintain project drawing files, standards, templates, and design documentation.
• Ensure drawings and deliverables comply with company drafting standards, client requirements, and applicable regulatory requirements.

Project Delivery Support

• Coordinate closely with engineers, project managers, and other design staff to support successful project execution.
• Incorporate design comments and revisions from engineering reviews, clients, and regulatory agencies.
• Assist in multidisciplinary coordination with civil, environmental, geotechnical, structural, and electrical disciplines.
• Support preparation of bid documents and construction packages.
• Participate in project meetings and design coordination efforts.

Field and Construction Support

• Conduct site visits to collect field information and support project development.
• Assist with verification of existing conditions, facility layouts, and construction progress.
• Support construction phase activities through preparation of record drawings and design revisions.
• Coordinate drawing updates resulting from field observations and contractor requests.

Technology and Process Improvement

• Maintain proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D and other design technologies.
• Support development and implementation of CAD standards, templates, and best practices.
• Assist with development of BIM, GIS, and digital design workflows where applicable.
• Identify opportunities to improve design efficiency, quality, and consistency across projects.

Professional Development

• Develop expertise in solid waste facility engineering and construction practices.
• Increase knowledge of landfill design, transfer station facilities, grading, drainage, stormwater management, and utility design.
• Participate in technical training programs and professional development opportunities.
• Contribute to a collaborative team environment focused on continuous learning and technical excellence.

Preferred Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience supporting solid waste, civil, environmental, or site development projects.
• Experience with municipal solid waste landfills, transfer stations, material recovery facilities, landfill gas systems, or leachate management systems.
• Advanced proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D, including surface modeling, grading design, alignments, profiles, corridors, and earthwork calculations.
• Experience preparing permit exhibits and regulatory submittal graphics.
• Familiarity with GIS platforms such as ArcGIS.
• Experience with drone survey data, point clouds, aerial imagery, and terrain modeling.
• Knowledge of stormwater management and erosion control design.
• Experience supporting multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Familiarity with construction documentation, record drawings, and construction-phase support.
• Experience developing CAD standards, templates, and design workflows.

Required Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Industry

Waste

Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

Regular

Job Posting

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an affirming action and equal opportunity employe r. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records. Ready to learn more? Let's work together to make great things possible. We design solutions to the world's greatest challenges. We're always looking for great talent to join our global teams.