Risk Assessor

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.

Responsibilities:

The primary duties of the Risk Assessor focus on project work that involves performing site-specific risk assessment and Remedial Investigations (RI) for Superfund and other environmental regulatory programs. Successful candidates will have experience in risk assessment, hazardous waste site investigation, RI report writing, the use of Excel spreadsheets and risk-related models.

Responsibilities to include some or all of the following, depending on candidate's experience:

• Preparing site-specific risk assessments
• Preparing RI reports and other Superfund and state environmental program technical deliverables
• Develop conceptual site models for risk assessment and RI reports
• Assist in developing in-house risk assessment tools and processes
• Perform technical QA/QC review
• Support other site investigation projects including environmental site assessments
• Support site characterization, fate and transport, environmental chemistry to support risk-based decisions, developing site-specific remedial action objectives and cleanup goals
• Perform literature research, review site documentation
• Assist in managing and interpreting analytical/chemical laboratory data for risk assessment and RI
• Evaluate water, soil and sediment contamination concerns for risk assessment and RI
• Evaluate potential hazards to wildlife using ecological food chain modeling
• Work cooperatively with risk assessors and other staff in a team environment

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Science or closely related field
• Knowledge of Superfund, DOD, NJDEP and NYSDEC environmental regulations and guidance, ARARS and TBCs highly desirable.
• Current 40 hour HAZWOPER training or ability to acquire certification required.
• Local candidates are preferred

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science or closely related field
• 5 years technical and/or field experience preparing environmental documents
• Proficient with MS Office (Word, Excel)
• Strong environmental writing and communication skills
• Strong conceptual, organizational, problem-solving and research abilities
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• 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.