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Solid Waste Engineer

Job in Madison, Dane County, Wisconsin, 53703, USA
Listing for: TRC Companies, Inc.
Full Time, Part Time position
Listed on 2026-08-05
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Environmental Engineer
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 70012 USD Yearly USD 70012.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Solid Waste Engineer

TRC, member of WSP, is a global consulting environmental and engineering firm and one of the top design firms in the energy sector. Together, TRC and WSP's 83,000 experts create positive, long-lasting impacts for our communities and our clients in the power and energy, transportation and infrastructure, environmental, and property and buildings sectors. As part of our team, you'll discover a world of opportunities to connect with innovative thinkers, forge your path, and have fun tackling the world's most challenging projects.

At TRC, member of WSP, you can have a rewarding career on every level.

TRC has long set the bar for clients who require more than just engineering, combining science with the latest technology to devise innovative solutions that stand the test of time. From pipelines to power plants, roadways to reservoirs, schoolyards to security solutions, clients look to TRC for breakthrough thinking backed by the innovative follow-through of an industry leader.

We recognize that the expertise of our staff is our strongest asset, so we generously reward employees for successful performance and invest in their careers through training and the development of new skills and certifications.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities include engineering design, team support, and project management on a variety of waste resources engineering projects, with a particular focus on landfill design, landfill gas systems, landfill leachate systems, construction planning and oversite, landfill closure, landfill operations, landfill post closure care, transfer station design, MRF design, and recycling centers.

In addition to solid waste design, the successful applicant may also have experience in site planning, stormwater management, erosion and sediment control, drainage design, grading plans, geotechnical engineering, etc. Experience in all of these areas is not needed to apply; however we are seeking individuals with experience in as many of these areas as possible:

  • Landfill design
  • Landfill permitting
  • Stormwater design
  • Wetland permitting
  • Leachate system design, management, and treatment
  • Landfill gas collection and control system design including active gas systems.
  • Management, blower/flair station, plant operations system troubleshooting and well field tuning, emissions reporting
  • Facility siting, design, and construction management for: landfills, transfer stations, convenience centers, materials recovery facilities, composting facilities
  • Landfill capacity analysis
  • Facility / landfill financial assurance
  • Odor assessment and mitigation, tracer gas studies, ambient air monitoring
  • Solid waste facility operations
  • Construction management and quality assurance
  • Design of landfill based renewable energy systems including solar and wind energy, landfill gas to energy-to-energy systems.
  • Other waste to energy technologies including anaerobic digestion and biogas.
Qualifications
  • Professional Engineer License required;
    Wisconsin or other applicable state required within six months, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, others may be required in the future.
  • 5+ years of landfill design experience required.
  • Proficiency with AutoCAD and Civil 3D, preferred.
  • Excellent written, oral and interpersonal communication skills required.
  • Excellent technical/computer skills required.
  • Ability to work in a team environment and on multiple projects at the same time.
  • Ability to mentor and train junior staff.
  • Valid driver's license required.

Benefits: TRC offers a competitive benefit package consisting of:

  • Medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance.
  • 401k package that includes both traditional and Roth IRA options and Company match.
  • Paid time off contingent upon full time or part-time status and level of seniority (ranging from 15 to 25 days per year).
  • All full-time employees enjoy a minimum of 8 Paid Holidays per year.
  • TRC ensures that all employees, including those that work part-time, receive paid sick, family, and disability leave in accordance with the laws of their state of residence.

Compensation:
In accordance with local law, the below salary range is applicable for the job and location associated with this requisition. Compensation will vary based upon experience, education, skill level, geographical location, and other compensable factors.

Other Compensation:
Employee may be eligible for participation in the Company's annual Discretionary Bonus Program which is contingent on Company, Business Segment, and Individual performance against Key Performance Indicators which vary by year and employee.

Salary Range: USD $70,012.80 - USD $ /Yr.

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