Senior Landfill Engineer – Solid Waste

A well-established, employee-owned engineering consultancy with a solid waste practice dating back to 1983 is looking for a Senior Landfill Engineer to join their Richmond team. This position has opened due to a recent departure and represents a genuine opportunity to work on a distinctive and well-resourced municipal solid waste practice, including an in-house landfill operator training program that sets this team apart.

Work spans expansion cells, closures and caps, liners, leachate and gas collection systems, stormwater conveyance and controls, and large-scale earthwork across municipal solid waste landfill design and permitting programs in Virginia.

• Leading design packages covering grading, liner/leachate/gas systems, and stormwater
• Preparing specs, cost estimates, technical reports, and permit submittals
• Coordinating with clients, regulators, and contractors
• Mentoring junior engineers and collaborating with engineering leadership
• Civil 3D production including H&H and pump sizing calculations

• 10 to 15 years total engineering experience, 5+ years in solid waste
• Experience with mass earthwork/grading, stormwater management, liner/leachate and gas system design
• Active PE licence (or eligible for Virginia reciprocity), required
• Strong Civil 3D proficiency and client-facing communication skills