Landfill Engineer I

Job Summary

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Qualifications

Physical Requirements

PAY

Benefits

• Develops an understanding of all permits governing the construction and operation of landfill disposal sites and other operations, such as waste transfer stations, collection operations and material recovery facilities, in an assigned area.

• Works with professional consulting firms in preparing regulatory documents, such as permit applications, for adherence to regulatory requirements and consistency with site conditions, with an eye toward improving efficiencies in safety, design, constructability, quality, compliance and cost savings.

• Affixes and works alongside with senior level WM engineers on construction projects.

• Assists and works alongside with senior level WM engineers on construction projects.

• Assists in the preparation and/or review of engineering, monitoring and environmental reports.

• Assists in environmental reviews and audits.

• Works with landfill managers to formulate short-term and long-term goals and action plans in alignment with WM objectives.

• Assists in estimating the cost of identified site capital needs and follow-through with inclusion in annual budget exercises.

• Interacts with state and local agencies to foster positive working relationships and to insure efficient and effective compliance with regulations.

• Reviews and understands WM engineering and technical directives and Best Management Practices and implement at sites in your assigned area.

• Provides technical support to operations and environmental staff, such as landfill gas technicians, and other functional areas.

• Participates in continuing education opportunities to maintain and enhance personal skill sets and continually look for opportunities to integrate new knowledge, technologies and innovations into WM operations.

Bachelor's Degree (accredited) in Engineering, or similar area of study.

No experience

Preferred Qualifications

Office & Field:

• This job primarily operates in a professional office environment and routinely requires the use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, copy machines, etc.

The expected base pay range for this office/on-site is $85,000 - $95,000.

In addition, this position is eligible for incentive pay.

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short-term disability.

• Stock purchase plan, company matching on a 401(k).

• Paid vacation, holidays, and personal days.