Industrial Regulatory Compliance Specialist

%3Cp%3E%3Cspan%3EAt 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?%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan%3EWatch Our Story:%3C/span%3E%3Ca href=%22https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story%22 target=%22_blank%22 rel=%22noopener%22%3E%3Cspan%3E%27 https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story%27%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/a%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan%3EEach 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.%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Open Sans%26quot;, %26quot;Segoe UI%26quot;, Frutiger, %26quot;Frutiger Linotype%26quot;, %26quot;Dejavu Sans%26quot;, %26quot;Helvetica Neue%26quot;, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:13.02px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;display:inline !important;float:none;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;%22%3EWe believe industry drives progress. As part of our Industrial sector, you’ll help shape efficient, advanced infrastructure and environmental stewardship. We partner with clients across industries to responsibly optimize processes, modernize facilities and solve complex challenges. Our work spans the full project life cycle, from up-front evaluation and planning studies through design and into construction monitoring and operations. You can help clients push boundaries and meet evolving industrial demands while supporting resilient infrastructure and responsible growth. This isn’t just a job, it’s a chance to engineer smarter solutions, drive industrial innovation and make a lasting impact.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cdiv class=%22ExternalClass5DC04E9881B54CA9918D0F036B705219%22%3E%3Cdiv%3EIn the role of Industrial Regulatory Compliance Specialist, we%27ll count on you to :%26nbsp;%3Cbr%3E%26nbsp;%3C/div%3E%3Cdiv%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3EDevelop water quality sampling plans and QAPPs to support baseline data collection and permit compliance requirements%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3ELead field work in remote locations to collect water quality samples for industrial clients (25-30% travel)%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EPerform other environmental data collection and field work as needed%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EOrganize and analyze environmental data%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EPerform quality-control checks on model input and results%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EParticipate in project meetings and collaborate with project teams%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EPrepare technical reports%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EDevelop statistical and graphical analyses of model results and data%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3ESupport senior staff with project management tasks%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EPerform other duties as needed, which may include:%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3ESupporting proposal and presentation development%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3ESetting up and executing mathematical models%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3ESupporting development of NPDES/APDES permit applications%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3ESupporting client interface and coordination%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cstrong%3EPreferred Qualifications%3C/strong%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3EBachelor%27s or Graduate degree in chemistry, water resources management, natural resources, geology, environmental science, or a closely related field, with a strong understanding of Alaska Water Quality Standards and regulations.%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EMinimum 5 years of experience in water quality sampling, sample bottle preparation, water quality modeling, water quality data analysis.%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EComfortable traveling to project sites by helicopter, small aircraft, and boats.%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EComfortable with working on behalf of mining clients/projects and oil and gas clients/projects.%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3ECapability to safely lead remote Alaska fieldwork teams.%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EExperience with Alaska%27s mining industry, oil and gas industry, and power utilities.%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EExperience in training new staff in proper water quality sampling and fieldwork protocols.%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EExperinece with NPDES/APDES wastewater discharge permitting, mixing zone modeling, anti-degradation analyses.%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EExperience building environmental databases, inputting data, and manipulating database data.%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EExperience using ESRI ArcGIS geographic information system software.%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EExperience assisting with hydrology field studies.%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EExperience performing remote Alaska environmental field work.%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp%3EAbility to lift and carry at least 50 pounds through rough terrain.%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cbr%3E%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E%3C/div%3E%3C/div%3E

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.

Job Details
Primary Location: United States-Alaska-Anchorage
Industry: Industrial
Schedule: Full-time
Employee Status: Regular
BusinessClass: Environmental Compliance
Job Posting: Oct 14, 2026