Solid Waste Engineer

Job Title: Solid Waste Engineer (5+ years)

Location: Cumberland, Maine

Job Summary: The Solid Waste Engineer reports to a principal of the firm and participates in diverse and dynamic projects for commercial, municipal, and industrial solid waste projects in Maine and the northeastern United States.

The Solid Waste Engineer has an exceptional opportunity to work on a wide variety of assignments that may include solid waste management projects, stormwater systems, environmental compliance and permitting.

As an SME Solid Waste Engineer you will be responsible for:

• Engineering and design
• Technical reports and specifications
• Construction engineering inspection and documentation services
• Engineering tasks to support our Cumberland, Maine, office

as well as:

• Maintaining a high level of organizational skills to keep tasks on schedule, and
• Being an integral team member and problem solver who is adept at developing practical, cost-effective solutions that serve our clients well.

Your compensation and benefits package includes:

• 100% company paid Medical, Life, and Long-term and Short-term Disability insurance
• Annual contributions to an HSA (if enrolled in company-provided health insurance plan)
• Paid vacation and sick time and 9 paid holidays per year
• Retirement plan comprising three components: a 401(k) plan with matching contribution of up to 50% of 10% of your salary; profit sharing; and a non-discretionary 3% of gross pay contribution (all three components available after 1 year of service), and a
• Performance-based year-end bonus!

SME also offers:

• Work-life balance and flexible working hours
• Professional development and growth opportunities
• Intraoffice groups, including hiking, hockey, and running
• Community involvement such as volunteer days and an SME sponsored road race team, and
• Fall golf event, food truck days, cornhole tournaments, chili cookoff competition and more!

Required skills and qualifications:

• B.S. degree in Environmental Engineering or Civil Engineering, with 5+ years of experience
• Construction exposure or experience
• Engineering design experience, including site grading, stormwater management, geosynthetics, pump and piping systems, and preparing technical reports and specifications
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and AutoCAD software
• Ability to read and understand local, state, and federal permitting requirements, and
• Effective oral and written communication skills are essential.