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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?

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Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.

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.

The Waste Sector in HDR is experiencing significant growth throughout North America. An exciting career opportunity is now available to join our Solid Waste Market Sector team in Canada and support solid waste projects across North America. We have a need for an experienced solid waste engineer with landfill experience to support the wide range of projects that we are involved with. The candidate will be expected to assist with growing our market share and while also providing technical leadership within the sector.

Primary Responsibilities

Has extensive experience related to landfill and solid waste facilities engineering





Possess and maintains a deep understanding of how clients perceive their technical problems and has the ability to package HDR expertise as solutions to these problems.

Project Manager for waste related projects.

Works with Canadian Solid Waste Market Sector team to develop business and marketing initiatives.

Identifies and develop opportunities to expand services to clients.

Provide local support for existing clients and projects, and maintain existing client relationships for continued business growth

Acts as client manager for select clients, actively developing relationships with the candidate’s previous contacts and HDR’s existing clients.

Assist with US projects and pursuits on a regular basis

Familiar with risk management activities for both contract reviews and project deliverables.

Able to travel across North America as required

Preferred Qualifications

A minimum of 15 years working with regulatory and approval/permitting agencies, writing proposals, developing scopes of work, budgets, and schedules for complex waste projects. Experience with managing a team of people is an essential asset.

Strong conceptual, organizational, analytical, problem solving and research abilities

Ability to support multiple complex and time sensitive projects effectively

Identify and resolve issues effectively and efficiently

Recognize and understand big picture concepts while recognizing details that are important

Fostering collaborative team attitudes

Strong interpersonal skills

Able to work under and meet tight deadlines

Demonstrated staff management and leadership skills supported by solid mentoring and coaching capabilities

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering or closely related Engineering field





A minimum of 10 years of experience in remedial investigation, design and implementation of remedial actions, as well as some project management experience

Requires professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered. Example: Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) license.

Experience with Microsoft Office applications (including Access, Excel, Word)

Excellent communication skills are essential

Experience with soil and groundwater remedial technologies is preferred

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.

Employee‑owned culture: 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: Canada – Alberta – Calgary

Industry: Waste

Schedule: Full‑time

Employee Status: Regular

Business Class: Waste Services

Job Posting: Jan 15, 2026

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an affirmative action and Equal Opportunity Employer (https://www.hdrinc.com/equal-employment-opportunity-employer). We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.

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📌 Senior Solid Waste Engineer (Calgary)
🏢 HDR
📍 Calgary