Civil Engineer

HDR•Honolulu, HI

About The Position

The Civil Engineer in Solid Waste/Environmental works under the guidance of the Area Solid Waste Section Manager, supporting solid waste engineering projects and the growth of the Area’s solid waste practice. The role serves as a project engineer delivering engineering solutions for public and private sector clients. Work includes 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 infrastructure. The engineer supports project delivery, technical execution, planning and consulting, client service, and business development. The role collaborates with engineers, designers, drafters, scientists, and project managers, and may provide guidance to EITs, designers, and technical staff according to experience and expertise. The position also supports the Area Solid Waste Section Manager in meeting project and practice goals.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
Previous experience in general civil engineering.
Professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered, such as a PE or P.Eng license.
Demonstrated leadership and communication skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
Good verbal and written communication skills.
Commitment to active participation in HDR’s employee-owned culture.

Nice To Haves

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.

Responsibilities

Lead and support planning, design, permitting, and construction support for 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 to ensure deliverables meet company and client standards.
Provide construction-phase services, including contractor coordination, submittal reviews, RFI responses, construction observation, and construction quality assurance.
Support solid waste master planning, facility planning, feasibility studies, and capital improvement planning.
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.
Develop and maintain 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 client relationship growth.
Collaborate with engineers, designers, drafters, scientists, and project managers to deliver 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.