Civil Engineer

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Working directly under the guidance of the Area Solid Waste Section Manager, the Civil Engineer in Solid Waste/Environmental supports the execution of solid waste engineering projects and contributes to the growth and success of the Area's solid waste practice. The position serves as a project engineer responsible for delivering high-quality engineering solutions for public and private sector clients. Responsibilities include planning, design, permitting, and construction support for municipal solid waste landfills, landfill expansions and closures, transfer stations, material recovery facilities, leachate management systems, landfill gas systems, and related solid waste infrastructure.

In the role of Civil Engineer, we'll count on you to:

• Lead and support the planning, design, permitting, and construction support of solid waste facilities and infrastructure projects.
• Serve as project engineer for landfill, transfer station, material recovery facility, and related solid waste projects.
• Prepare engineering calculations, technical reports, plans, specifications, permit applications, and cost estimates.
• Manage assigned project scope, schedule, budget, quality, and client expectations.
• Support technical reviews and quality assurance efforts to ensure project deliverables meet company and client standards.

Provide construction-phase services, including contractor coordination, submittal reviews, RFI responses, construction observation, and construction quality assurance activities.

• Support solid waste master planning, facility planning, feasibility studies, and capital improvement planning efforts.
• Evaluate operational, regulatory, and infrastructure needs and develop practical engineering solutions.
• Coordinate with regulatory agencies and support permitting and compliance activities.

Assist clients with long-term planning and implementation strategies for solid waste infrastructure and operations.

• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with municipal, private-sector, and industrial clients.
• Serve as a day-to-day client contact for assigned projects.
• Support proposal preparation, scope development, fee estimates, and project pursuits.
• Participate in client meetings, presentations, and industry events.

Identify opportunities for additional services and support the continued growth of client relationships.

• Collaborate with engineers, designers, drafters, scientists, and project managers to deliver successful projects.
• Provide guidance and support to EITs, designers, and technical staff as appropriate based on experience and expertise.
• Contribute to a collaborative team environment focused on technical excellence, professional growth, and client service.
• Support the Area Solid Waste Section Manager in achieving project and practice goals.

Experience managing multidisciplinary engineering projects and coordinating with clients, regulators, contractors, and stakeholders.

• Experience preparing proposals, scopes…