Hydrogeologist

Overview

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected. We empower everyone to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day, fostering a culture of inclusion throughout our company and communities. We strive to turn waste into an opportunity to innovate and to design sustainable, cost-effective systems that contribute to cleaner environments and healthier communities.

In the role of a Hydrogeologist
, we will count on you to contribute to our Waste sector by shaping solid waste infrastructure and environmental stewardship through hydrologic analysis, field studies, and technical reporting.

• Conduct hydrologic and hydraulic analysis and modeling
• Design and conduct field studies and be responsible for data collection, compilation and analysis for a variety of hydrology-related projects
• Draft technical memos or reports
• Perform other related duties as necessary

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Studies, Hydrology, Civil Engineering, Water Resources or closely related field
• Knowledge of and familiarity with technical evaluations and conceptual modeling
• Demonstrated basic working skills with GIS, Microsoft Excel and Word
• Total Station experience (GPS and associated software)
• Strong technical writing skills are also necessary
• Self-motivated, able to work independently and with a project team to completion of task
• May require field work in remote areas
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

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.

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 - Michigan - Lansing
• Other Locations: United States - Michigan - Ann Arbor
• Industry: Waste
• Schedule: Full-time
• Employee Status: Regular
• Business Class: Waste Services
• Job Posting: Jan 21, 2026

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.