Civil Engineer - Solid Waste

Responsibilities

Performs intermediate advanced technical work planning, designing, permitting, directing, inspecting and maintaining of a variety of solid waste projects, and related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under the limited supervision of the Solid Waste Operations Manager.

• Serves as Project Field Engineer for construction projects involving solid waste management facilities.
• Serves as a liaison between consultants, contractors, other municipal departments and agencies, as well as the general public.
• Reviews designs, plans, specifications, construction cost estimates, schedules, and other items prepared by consulting engineers for accuracy, completeness, and regulatory compliance.
• Coordinates construction bid process with engineers, contractors, City/County Purchasing Department staff, etc. including preparation of bid documents, pre-bid conferences, bid openings, and pre-construction meetings.
• Reviews and approves submittals, invoices, and payment applications by engineers and contractors.
• Reviews and inspects construction of projects, processes change order documentation, and participates in progress meetings.
• Responds to and meets with property owners regarding issues related to waste permitting and zoning approvals.
• Prepares Request for Qualifications packages and participates in the selection of consulting engineering firms for design, bidding, and construction administrative services.
• Negotiates and approves scope of services and fees for consulting services.
• Tracks, records, and documents relevant operational data; analyzes data for efficiency and budgetary purposes; maintains operating record;
• Provides required information and technical assistance to the Solid Waste Operations Manager;
• Coordinates, directs, oversees the operation and monitoring of all environmental control and monitoring systems, including the landfill gas collection system, stormwater monitoring program, groundwater monitoring program, landfill gas monitoring program;
• Operates and maintains landfill GPS management system;
• Assists in public relation activities such as tours of all landfills;
• Conducts investigations of public complaints of the Solid Waste Management Facilities;
• Performs other duties as required.

Bachelor's degree with coursework in civil or environmental engineering, or related field and moderate experience working as a civil engineer or in construction management, solid waste or civil construction industry experience is preferred, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Knowledge of modern civil engineering methods and techniques; through knowledge of land and engineering survey systems, methods and techniques; thorough knowledge of the principles, practices and techniques of engineering drafting; possess excellent communication skills; knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and position specific software; ability to effectively work with City Officials, employees, contractors, State and Federal Officials and the general public; ability to prepare technical reports.

Prefer candidates that have completed course work or direct experience with stormwater and erosion and sediment control design principles.

This work requires the regular exertion of up to 10 pounds of force and occasional exertion of up to 100 pounds of force; work regularly requires speaking or hearing, using hands to finger, handle or feel and reaching with hands and arms, frequently requires repetitive motions and occasionally requires standing, walking, sitting, climbing or balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling, tasting or smelling, pushing or pulling and lifting;

work requires close vision, distance vision, ability to adjust focus, depth perception, color perception, night vision and peripheral vision; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word and conveying detailed or important instructions to others accurately, loudly or quickly; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels and to receive detailed information through oral communications…