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?

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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.

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Environmental Geologist 1 to join our dynamic team of environmental professionals. This role is ideal for early-career professionals looking to grow their technical and field experience in environmental consulting. The successful candidate will support a variety of projects including site assessments, environmental investigations, remediation efforts, and regulatory compliance. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work on a variety of projects within HDR's Transportation, Water, Resources, and Federal Business Groups both locally and across the United States. Project sites may consist of mines, power plants, rural/agricultural, landfills, industrial facilities, and more. The ideal candidate will have environmental experience, be willing to travel, and be able to work across multiple HDR departments to build relationships and take control of your career trajectory.

Responsibilities

In the role of Environmental Geologist 1, we'll count on you to:

• Follow prescribed procedures and detailed instructions, conduct analyses to develop design options or recommendations and assist in the preparation of service deliverable documents
• Perform routine scientist assignments requiring application of standard techniques and procedures on projects that have clear, specified objectives and limited variables
• Work independently on small projects or assist more-senior scientists on larger projects
• Give direction to clerical and technical personnel as needed
• Perform other duties as needed

This position is subject to a preemployment drug test.

Preferred Qualifications

• Willingness to travel and perform fieldwork in varying conditions
• 40-hour HAZWOPER certification (or willingness to obtain)
• Familiarity with field apparatus/techniques including water level meters, pumps, field-screening equipment, various drilling techniques, etc.
• Experience with GIS, CAD, or environmental software (e.g., Surfer, MODFLOW, Aqutesolv, gINT
• Knowledge of federal and state environmental regulations (e.g., RCRA, CERCLA)
• Progress toward or interest in pursuing GIT or PG licensure
• Prior experience with fieldwork a plus but not required
• Experience preparing technical reports, well diagrams, and boring logs a plus but not required
• Local candidates preferred

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Geology, Earth Science, Hydrogeology or closely related field
• Ability to assess and classify soil and rock samples to determine geologic type
• Experience with Microsoft Office programs
• Self-starter with excellent writing and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability and willingness to perform physically demanding tasks in adverse environmental conditions (rugged terrain, remote locations, hot and cold temperatures)
• May require ability to travel
• 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-North Carolina-Charlotte Industry: Waste Schedule: Full-time Employee Status: Regular BusinessClass: Site Investigation and Remediation Job Posting: Oct 6, 2025

Job Tags

Full time, Work at office, Local area, Remote work,

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