Environmental Project Coordinator Jobs in Iowa

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? 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.

Primary Responsibilities

The primary duties of this position include all aspects of technical engineering, project management, project pursuits, marketing, and client relationship management. Work primarily focused on civil and environmental projects which include vertical facilities, land development, site grading, local land use permitting, federal and state permitting, storm water design, volume calculations, geotechnical/geosynthetics, feasibility studies, capital planning, operations planning, and other civil/site requirements such as utilities. Other general civil/environmental experience with planning, engineering analysis, cost estimating, design, construction management, planning, and permitting/regulatory compliance is required. Municipal solid waste (MSW), coal combustion residual (CCR), along with other waste management experience a plus.

• Planning, design, permitting, and construction administration of civil/site and environmental projects (landfills, vertical facilities, brownfields, remediation).
• Experienced with and/or knowledgeable of storm water controls, groundwater monitoring and remediation networks, leachate management systems, landfill gas collection and control systems, and site layout/infrastructure elements (utilities, roads, support buildings, soil borrow areas, etc.).
• Function as a lead project designer, engineer of record, and project manager on small to large projects, and is expected to demonstrate a history of progressive experience effectively leading similar scale projects.
• Responsible for assisting team leadership in sustaining and growing client relationships and organizing and contributing to overall business development opportunities.
• A core component of this will be identifying upcoming project opportunities and participating in the project pursuit and proposal development, including developing scopes of work and budgets.
• Coordinate and interface with junior staff to mentor and continue to grow our team.
• Other duties, as required.

Preferred Qualifications

• A license/certification
• PMP certification

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field
• 7 years related experience
• A minimum of 2 years project management experience
• Must have the ability to interact with various design teams, have excellent organizational, project management and communication (both written and verbal) skills
• 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.

Primary Location: United States-Nebraska-Omaha
Other Locations: United States-Iowa-Des Moines, United States-Texas-Dallas, United States-Iowa-Davenport, United States-Iowa-Cedar Rapids, United States-Texas-Austin, United States-Nebraska-Lincoln
Industry: Waste
Schedule: Full-time
Employee Status: Regular
Business Class: Waste Services
Job Posting: Oct 13, 2025

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.