Project Engineer, Civil Engineering

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Project Engineer – Solid Waste and Landfill Systems Job Description

leadership based on your skills, expertise, and drive.

• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary project team to deliver engineering support for current and future solid waste projects, primarily focused on landfill and landfill gas systems.
• Serve as a client-facing engineer, building strong relationships, understanding project needs, and providing responsive, solutions-oriented support.
• Perform engineering design for solid waste facilities, including landfill infrastructure, landfill gas systems, and related civil works.
• Prepare and review design plans, drawings, and specifications using AutoCAD Civil 3D to ensure accuracy, constructability, and compliance with applicable standards.
• Support permitting activities for solid waste facilities by preparing permit applications, technical documentation, and related submittals.
• Assist with compliance efforts by interpreting and applying relevant regulations, guidelines, and permits to project designs and operations.
• Oversee and monitor construction operations for solid waste and landfill-related projects, including field visits to observe progress, verify adherence to design, and support issue resolution.
• Coordinate with construction teams and clients on site to address technical questions, clarify design intent, and help maintain project schedules.
• Contribute to stormwater and drainage design and analysis associated with solid waste and land development projects, as needed.
• Apply civil and environmental engineering principles to support land development, grading, and infrastructure associated with solid waste facilities.
• Participate in project management activities such as task planning, progress tracking, and communication with internal stakeholders.
• Engage in problem solving to help ensure projects are completed efficiently, on time, and in line with quality and safety expectations.
• Collaborate with upper leadership, project managers, and other engineers to share knowledge, support team goals, and continuously improve project delivery processes.

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental, Civil, Construction, or a related engineering field.
• At least 3 years of related work experience in civil, environmental, or construction-focused engineering.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D for preparing and reviewing engineering drawings and designs.
• Experience in civil engineering design, including grading, site layout, and related infrastructure.
• Ability to support and participate in project management activities, including coordination with internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to address technical challenges and develop practical engineering solutions.
• Effective communication skills for client-facing interactions and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.
• Valid driver’s license to travel to project sites for construction oversight and client or contractor meetings.

• Experience or strong interest in the solid waste industry, particularly landfill and landfill gas systems.
• Familiarity in environmental engineering, including permitting and compliance for solid waste or similar facilities.
• Familiarity with stormwater and drainage design within civil or land development projects.
• E.I.T. (Engineer-in-Training) certification preferred.
• Familiarity with relevant permits and regulatory requirements associated with solid waste facilities is preferred.
• Experience working on construction sites and coordinating with construction teams is beneficial.
• Demonstrated interest in environmental stewardship, such as reducing methane emissions, repurposing contaminated properties, producing alternative energy, or sequestering carbon.
• A collaborative mindset with the ability to work effectively within a close-knit team and contribute to a positive office culture.

eadership, providing a wide range of experience to learn from and collaborate with. The team maintains a close‑knit culture that values employee ownership, continuous improvement, and shared success, with regular social outings and brainstorming…