About this role
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 building engineering is more than systems and structures, it’s about powering progress and enabling innovation. As part of HDR’s Building Engineering Services Group, you’ll help design the critical infrastructure that supports the digital age and shapes the spaces where people work, connect, and thrive. From high-performance data centers driving the future of AI to dynamic commercial environments, your work will directly support technological advancement, sustainability, and human experience. We bring together mechanical, electrical, structural, and civil engineering experts to solve complex design challenges with precision, creativity, and collaboration. Whether you're optimizing energy efficiency, integrating resilient systems, or engineering the backbone of next-generation facilities, your contributions will help define the future of the built environment. This isn’t just a job, it’s a chance to lead innovation, engineer impact, and build a legacy of excellence.
HDR is currently seeking a qualified candidate to assist with site due diligence and site selection. The ideal candidate will have a background in a variety of areas, including land development permitting, utility coordination, and environmental permitting.
Responsibilities:
- Support a variety of projects including due diligence and supporting work for data centers, industrial sites and power facilities.
- Perform research about local ordinances, and environmental project risks.
- Participate in site visits performing field reconnaissance of projects with other HDR staff.
- Coordinate with multiple internal teams is required on each project.
- Will be expected to be a self-starter and have the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Must be proficient in land development permitting and have interest in learning civil engineering concepts related to project development.
- The ideal candidate will be interested in working on a variety of projects and be able to coordinate between multiple groups and have excellent communication skills.
- Must be familiar with creation of permit matrices, IPAC reports, stream and wetland delineation and reporting.
Preferred Qualifications:
At least 2 years of relevant experience
Experience in coordinating with environmental planning agencies
Ability and interest to work on various types of projects and perform multiple roles depending upon the project need
Ability to travel up to 20 percent based on client’s schedules
Experience with Data Center Development
Experience with environmental permitting
Experience in developing standards for client needs
- Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Resources or Planning
- Experienced in MS Office Suite
- Self-starter with excellent writing and communication skills
- Strong conceptual, organizational, problem-solving and research abilities
- 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.
Other facts
About HDR
HDR is an employee-owned design firm specializing in engineering, architecture, environmental and construction services. We’re ranked No. 6 among the world’s design firms and we’re the largest healthcare design firm. Led by the strength of our values and a culture shaped by employee ownership, we network with each other, build on each other’s contributions, and collaborate together to make great things possible.
When you join HDR, we give you license to do the same. We help you take charge of your career, giving you multiple growth opportunities along the way.
So, what are you waiting for? Come grow with us.
What you'll do
- The Site Solutions Coordinator will support various projects including due diligence for data centers, industrial sites, and power facilities. Responsibilities include performing research on local ordinances and environmental project risks, participating in site visits, and coordinating with multiple internal teams.
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