Solid Waste Planner II

About the role

The Solid Waste Practice at HDR is seeking a Planner to support a wide variety of waste diversion, resource management, and visioning projects. The ideal candidate will have knowledge of, and/or experience with, recycling programs, organics programs, solid waste operations, and policies that drive diversion.

Responsibilities

• Develop long-range waste management strategic plans for municipalities, including researching, identifying, assessing, and evaluating alternate diversion and disposal technologies and programs.
• Support planning and approvals processes for a range of waste management facilities.
• Build business with the New England Waste Sector Lead through networking with industry stakeholders, managing projects, and thinking strategically to grow HDR’s New England waste business.
• Prepare project reports, memorandums, and presentations, knowing the receiving audience perspective.
• Foster client relationships through marketing and proposal preparation for new projects.
• Incorporate strategic communications and engagement with multiple stakeholders into project work.
• Lead and coordinate projects across the United States, collaborating with staff in various offices or with strategic partners.
• Manage project activities related to HDR’s internal processes.
• Network with a larger national Solid Waste team and be prepared for opportunities to work on new and exciting projects around HDR’s network.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in environmental science, Sustainability, Urban Planning, or closely related field.
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in the areas of recycling, composting, sustainability, and waste management for a municipality, state, or federal regulatory agency, service provider, or within a consultant environment.
• Knowledge of Circular Economy and Extended Producer Responsibility.
• Knowledge of Environmental Justice.
• Knowledge of Solid Waste Management Systems.
• Familiarity with environmental and municipal policy processes.
• Knowledge of current trends in waste management, including recycling, composting, reuse, circular economy, product stewardship, and their implications and connection to sustainable practices.
• Demonstrated research, analysis, and interpretation skills for problem-solving.
• Experience with GIS.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Leadership skills and ability to work in a team environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Urban Planning or closely related field.
• Minimum of 5 years experience in planning and design.
• AICP certification desired.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs.
• Extensive graphics and report document production experience.
• Experience with GIS.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Leadership skills and ability to work in a team environment.
• May require the ability to travel.
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Urban Planning or closely related field.
• Minimum of 5 years experience in planning and design.
• AICP certification desired.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs.
• Extensive graphics and report document production experience.
• Experience with GIS.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Leadership skills and ability to work in a team environment.

Benefits

At HDR, we believe waste is more than management; it’s also an opportunity to innovate. We offer a competitive benefits package that includes:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Flexible work arrangements
• Professional development opportunities
• Employee ownership program

Pay

Salary range for this position is $70,000 - $100,000 annually, commensurate with experience.

Schedule

This is a full-time position with a flexible schedule.

Company Information

HDR is an employee-owned company committed to creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected. 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. HDR is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.