Geologist 2

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.

Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. We believe waste is more than management—it’s also an opportunity to innovate. As part of our Waste sector, you’ll help shape solid waste infrastructure and environmental stewardship. With a top-tier industry ranking, our team delivers comprehensive solutions that span waste planning, remediation, engineering, and implementation. You’ll collaborate closely with clients and communities to design sustainable, cost-effective systems that contribute to cleaner environments and healthier communities. This isn’t just a job, it’s a chance to drive meaningful changes in the waste industry and build a legacy of sustainability.

About the role

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

• Assist with geologic and hydrologic studies, including field work, and other hydrologic, geologic, geophysical tasks both locally and nationally
• Assist with contaminated site remediation tasks
• Conduct analyses to develop design options or recommendations, and assist in the preparation of service deliverable documents
• Perform assignments requiring application of moderately complex objectives and limited variables
• Work independently on medium-size projects or assist more-senior scientists on larger projects
• Perform physically demanding tasks in adverse environmental conditions (rugged terrain, remote locations, hot and cold temperatures)
• Travel as required
• Perform other duties as needed

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Geology, Earth Science, Hydrogeology, or closely related field
• A minimum of 5 years of experience
• Prior experience with field work
• Experience with well installation techniques, and groundwater and soil sampling procedures and analysis
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Leadership skills and ability to work in a team environment
• Ability and willingness to perform physically demanding tasks in adverse environmental conditions
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree

Benefits

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.

Schedule

Full-time

Locations

• United States-Texas-Austin
• United States-Louisiana-Baton Rouge
• United States-Texas-Houston