Solid Waste Planner 2

About Us

At HDR, we specialize in engineering, architecture, environmental and construction services. While we are most well-known for adding beauty and structure to communities through high-performance buildings and smart infrastructure, we provide much more than that. We create an unshakable foundation for progress because our multidisciplinary teams also include scientists, economists, builders, analysts and artists. That's why we believe diversity is our greatest strength. HDR is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer.

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We believe that the way we work can add meaning and value to the world. That ideas inspire positive change. That coloring outside the lines can illuminate fresh perspectives. And that small details yield important realizations. Above all, we believe that collaboration is the best way forward.

About You

Our Solid Waste Practice is seeking a Planner with the ability to support a wide variety of waste diversion, resource management and visioning projects. You will be knowledgeable of, and or have experience with, recycling programs, source separated organics programs, and sustainability initiatives. Additionally, this candidate should show interest in other new and innovative diversion programs with an emphasis on sustainable materials management, along with collections and disposal practices. Your understanding of potential changes and emerging trends in the industry will set you apart from other candidates. You are confident working in a team environment, as well as independently, developing strong relationships and speaking to groups of people.

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be involved in the development of long-range waste management strategic plans for municipalities including researching, identifying, assessing and evaluating alternate diversion and disposal technologies and programs. Additional opportunities will be available to support planning and approvals processes for a range of waste management facilities. You will also be expected to assist in preparing project reports, memorandums, and presentations by knowing the receiving audience perspective. You will help to foster client relationships through marketing and preparation of proposals for new projects. Incorporating strategic communications and engagement with multiple stakeholders will be an important part of the job and your projects.

You should expect to be leading and coordinating projects across the United States, collaborating with staff in our various offices or with strategic partners. As part of a much larger Solid Waste team, you can also expect to be provided with opportunities to work on comparable, new, and exciting projects around HDR's network.

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Required Qualifications

Our ideal candidate will possess the following set of achievements and skills:

• A Bachelor's degree in an environmental science or related field from a recognized university or equivalent
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in the areas of recycling, composting and waste management for a municipality or within a consultant environment
• Familiarity with environmental and municipal policy processes
• Knowledge of current trends in waste management, including zero waste, circular economy and product stewardship, and their implications and connection to sustainable practices
• Must have the ability to interact with various design teams, have excellent organizational, project management and communication (both written and verbal) skills
• Adept at using all aspects of Microsoft Office including Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to develop a scope of work and associated budget for planning and stakeholder engagement projects.
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of TRUE Advisor and or SWANA Zero Waste
• Knowledge of Circular Economy and Extended Producer Responsibilities
• Knowledge of Environmental Justice
• PMP Certification
• Certified by American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP)

Why HDR

At HDR, we know work isn't only about who you work for it's also about what you do and how you do it. Led by the strength of our values and a culture shaped by employee ownership, we network with each other, build on each other's contributions, and collaborate together to make great things possible. When you join HDR, we give you license to do the same. We help you take charge of your career, giving you multiple growth opportunities along the way.