Environmental Engineering Section Team Lead
The primary duties of the Environmental Engineering Section Team Lead are to conduct, supervise or direct a multitude of waste and remediation engineering projects.
In this role, we’ll count on you to:
Assist in the responsibility for operations of production section including staff development, profitability, morale, quality control and marketing support
Plan, direct and monitor all aspects of large multidiscipline projects or medium-sized projects with high degree of technical complexity, typically involving a large project staff.
Assist with administrative responsibility for section staff and technical service functions, and lead and coordinate services with other sections
Implement QA/QC procedures.
Work on diverse remedial engineering projects that with a wide range of contaminants (VOCs/ SVOCs/metals/PCBs/NAPL) in all types of media (soil/groundwater/sediment/bedrock, etc.) utilizing innovative remedial technologies (P&T/removal/containment/dredging/ISS/chemical oxidation/bioremediation/thermal remediation/passive water treatment/capping).
Lead a team of staff and junior engineers in preparation of design deliverables including strategic planning, engineering design reports, construction drawings, technical specifications, cost estimates and construction schedules with support from HDR’s remediation practice leads.
Participate in meetings with clients and regulatory agencies to resolve technical issues and negotiate remedial actions.
Work independently on technical tasks involving data analysis, interpreting results, and preparing technical reports, plans and specifications.
Delegate and supervise junior engineers on remediation design components and staff of professionals and technicians on remedial investigations; includes training and mentorship of staff.
Be involved in marketing planning, proposals and interviews
Be directly involved with industrial and public clients in marketing, project production and related issues
Assist in ensuring that all work is planned, organized, controlled and evaluated through proactive project management system
Implement, monitor and support company policy
Assist in the selection, training, development and management of technical personnel
Work cooperatively with National Directors and marketing staff in local and national marketing and production efforts
Perform other duties as needed
Preferred Qualifications
Experience developing design plans, specifications, and reports for CERCLA remedies
Proven leadership and Project Management skills required.
Proficient with Microsoft 365 (Excel, Word, Teams, OneNote, etc.). Familiarity with AutoCAD Civil 3D is a plus.
Must be detail-oriented and a team player with great communication, technical writing, analytical, organizational, and time management skills.
Demonstrated experience in proposal development.
Demonstrated experience in project development and execution in the Public and Private sectors.
Experience mentoring junior engineers.
NY and/or NJ Professional Engineer (PE) license
Preference is given to local candidates
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
- A minimum of 7 years experience
- Professional registration, license or certification may be required based on role
- Strong communication and listening skills
- Ability to handle multiple assignments
- Good leadership and organizational skills
- 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.
