Solid Waste Engineer - Project Manager

Overview

As a Solid Waste Engineering Project Manager for Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc. (CEC) in our Nashville, TN office, you’ll support the design, analysis, permitting, and preparation of drawings and technical specifications for solid waste disposal facilities, including coal combustion residual (CCR) and industrial facilities. You’ll perform a variety of engineering tasks, including landfill system design, leachate and stormwater infrastructure, gas collection systems, site roadways, and support structures.

You’ll contribute to technical report preparation, permit applications, construction documents, cost estimates, and solid waste management plans. You’ll collaborate with internal teams, clients, contractors, and regulatory agencies from conceptual design through permitting, bidding, and construction, while mentoring junior staff to ensure successful project delivery.

At CEC, every team member is personally invested in serving our clients with integrity, delivering results that matter, and growing meaningful careers. As employee-owners, we’re accountable not just for our work, but for creating an environment that supports and challenges one another. Our people are our priority — and that’s what drives us to dig deeper, collaborate smarter, and build lasting relationships inside and outside of our company.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead design, analysis, permitting, and construction-phase services for solid waste, coal combustion residual (CCR), and industrial waste management facilities

• Oversee landfill system design, including liners, leachate and stormwater infrastructure, gas collection systems, site roadways, and support structures

• Prepare technical reports, permit applications, construction documents, specifications, cost estimates, and solid waste management plans

• Conduct field and office coordination with clients, contractors, regulatory agencies, and project teams to ensure project success

• Mentor and supervise junior engineers and technical staff, supporting professional development and project delivery

• Ensure regulatory compliance and quality of project deliverables in accordance with client expectations and engineering standards

Our Nashville office, located in Franklin, TN, is home to a passionate and growing team of professionals. Just minutes from downtown, Franklin offers small-town charm with easy access to all that Nashville has to offer. Known for top-rated schools and welcoming neighborhoods, the area is a great place to grow both personally and professionally. From outdoor adventures and live music to pro sports and world-class dining, Middle Tennessee offers something for everyone.

• 5+ years of experience in design, permitting, document preparation, and construction quality assurance of waste disposal facilities
• Coordinate regulatory agency review and permitting processes for complex projects
• Bachelor of Science in Civil, Geotechnical, or Environmental Engineering;
  Master of Science preferred
• Professional Engineering Licensure or ability to obtain Tennessee licensure
• Apply consulting project business practices and project delivery methods
• Manage projects and lead teams to deliver on scope, schedule, and budget
• Write technical reports, proposals, and other project documentation
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Autodesk Civil 3D

• Lead multidisciplinary teams on complex waste disposal or environmental projects
• Develop and implement strategies for regulatory compliance and permitting efficiency
• Mentor junior engineers and staff
• Experience with client development or business growth initiatives

We have experts! CEC is consistently ranked as a Top 500 Design Firm and Top 200 Environmental Firm by Engineering News-Record
. We are looking for people who enjoy using their education and experience to solve difficult technical problems and work on interesting projects. You can accomplish this while working with a team of professionals who are equally motivated to provide high levels of service to our clients and to teach you along the way.

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