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Risk Assessor

Woodcliff Lake, NJ · On-site

While we are most well-known for adding beauty and structure to communities through high ... Successful candidates will have experience in risk assessment, hazardous waste site investigation ...

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Risk Assessor

Risk Assessor

HDR

Woodcliff Lake, NJ • On-site

Other

Posted 21 days ago

HDR rating

9.1

Company rating: 9.1 out of 10

Based on 55 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

20th of 356 rated engineering

Job description

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.

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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.

Industry

Specialized design services

Company size

5,001 - 10,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Omaha, NE, US

Year founded

1917

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