Engineer III

Requirements

• We require a bachelors degree in engineering or a closely related field.
• We look for at least 5 years of relevant professional experience.
• We need strong problem-solving, leadership, and project management capabilities.
• Experience in the environmental and solid waste industry is essential.
• The role is on-site and includes work in a landfill setting.

• We engage, direct, and oversee consulting firms supporting work at solid waste facilities, including permits, construction plans, site monitoring, and regulatory filings.
• We maintain strong relationships with regulators and serve as the main technical and permitting contact with agencies and operating sites.
• We represent our company in permit meetings, hearings, site inspections, technical conferences, and community-facing forums.
• We manage landfill construction projects from plan development through final approval, including consultants, contractors, budgets, bid documents, contract administration, and materials coordination.
• We track and manage capital budgets for engineering and construction initiatives and report results to local and corporate leadership.
• We coordinate landfill capacity tracking, including airspace calculations, capacity forecasts, and fill sequencing plans.
• We evaluate sites regularly for compliance with construction and permit documents, as well as opportunities for expansion.
• We pursue needed or beneficial permits and permit amendments proactively.
• We collaborate across functions to deliver practical, cost-effective engineering solutions for operational, environmental, and compliance challenges.
• We provide technical guidance to management and teams such as finance, legal, and safety to support resolution paths.
• We take part in acquisition reviews and divestiture planning, including pro forma support and due diligence coordination.
• We help train, mentor, and supervise technical staff assigned to our team.

We are WM, a leader and innovator in comprehensive waste management services. This on-site role offers relocation assistance and a competitive salary range of $101,535 to $155,000, depending on experience, education, certifications, qualifications, and work location.

Eligible employees receive a strong total rewards package that includes

• medical
• dental
• vision
• life insurance
• short-term disability
• a stock purchase plan
• company-matched 401(k)
• paid vacation
• holidays
• personal days
• benefits that may vary by site