Senior Waste Management Engineer

Job Posting:
Senior Waste Management Engineer (Supervisory)

Department of Resources Recycling & Recovery

$11,437.00 - $14,315.00 per Month
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Final Filing Date: 11/25/2026

At Cal Recycle’s Engineering Support Branch we are all about protecting California’s environment. We are seeking an initiative-taking individual excited to join us as a Senior Waste Management Engineer to lead our team of five engineers and geologists in the Closure and Technical Services Unit. You will direct a team of engineers and geologists to ensure that landfills throughout California operate, close, and are maintained in compliance with State requirements.

You will also provide engineering support to other Cal Recycle program areas in the formulation, analysis, and amendment of policies, procedures, regulations, and legislation. Your success will be ensuring the unit completes timely, accurate, and consistent reviews of technical and engineering reports while developing the unit as the foremost technical experts on landfills and their environmental protection systems.

We are looking for an engineer with leadership and communication skills and a strong technical background in engineering principles. Someone with an understanding of the design, siting, and operations, and mitigation measures for disposal activities. Ideal candidates will have an aptitude to manage and motivate unit staff and effectively communicate and interact in a wide variety of forums with staff from Cal Recycle, consultants, the regulated industry, the public, and all levels of governmental agencies.

The ability to evaluate and practically apply laws and regulations for solid waste handling and disposal.

If you are enthusiastic about making a difference and have a strong background and interest in solid waste management, we want to hear from you.

As of July 1st, 2026, the position is office-centered and employees will be expected to report to the office at least four days per week. This position may be eligible for hybrid telework under Government Code 14200 for eligible applicants residing in California, subject to the candidate meeting telework eligibility criteria set forth in the CalEPA telework policy and/or future program need.

Employees not residing in California are not eligible for telework. Regardless of telework eligibility, all employees may be required to report to the position’s designated headquarters location, as indicated on their duty statement, at their own expense.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• SENIOR WASTE MANAGEMENT ENGINEER

• Job Application Package Checklist
• Duty Statement

Job Code #: JC-536208

Position #(s): -001

Working Title: Senior Waste Management Engineer (Supervisory)

Classification: SENIOR WASTE MANAGEMENT ENGINEER $11,437.00 - $14,315.00 New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

# of Positions: 1

Work Location: Sacramento County

Telework: Hybrid

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

California’s Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (Cal Recycle) brings together the state’s recycling and waste management programs to move the state towards a circular economy that reduces waste and reuses all materials.

Through landmark initiatives like the Integrated Waste Management Act and Beverage Container Recycling and Litter Reduction Act, California works toward a society that uses less, recycles more, and takes…