Principal Solid Waste Engineer or Geologist

About the role

Geosyntec has an exciting opportunity for a Principal Solid Waste Engineer or Geologist to join our geoenvironmental and geotechnical practice, based out of our Grand Rapids, MI, Detroit, MI, Indianapolis, IN, Kansas City, MO, St. Louis, MO, Milwaukee, WI, or any of our Midwest based offices, with the opportunity for remote or hybrid-work scheduling. Our solid waste and landfill services practice engages in complex projects related to landfill, transfer station, surface impoundment design and permitting, geologic and hydrogeologic investigations, solid waste planning, and other solid waste management systems for our diverse client base throughout the Midwest. As a Principal level Engineer or Geologist you will have the opportunity to lead and mentor a dedicated staff of industry professionals, contribute to challenging technical work, and engage in business development efforts to expand our market share in the solid waste industry. Geosyntec is an innovative, international engineering and consulting firm serving private and public-sector clients to address new ventures and complex problems involving our environment, natural resources, and civil infrastructure. Our engineers, scientists, technical and project employees serve our clients from offices across the world. Ranked by ENR as one of the top environmental engineering design firms, Geosyntec is internationally known for its technical leadership, broad experience, and exceptional client service.

Responsibilities

• Engage in sales, business development, marketing, and client relationship management to expand solid waste and landfill market presence
• Landfill engineering design, including liner and final cover system design, landfill gas system design, site closure and financial assurance
• Civil design, transfer station design, stormwater design, and site layout
• Engineering analyses such as slope stability, hydrologic and landfill gas modeling, seismic, and seepage
• Small project/task management and proposal preparation support
• Understanding of local, state and federal regulations related to solid waste
• Preparation of permit applications, design calculations, drawings, technical specifications, and permit applications
• Fieldwork associated with investigation, design and construction services
• Drive personal, company, and rental vehicles to client or company project or office sites, and other business locations, as needed

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in civil or geotechnical engineering, geology or environmental science (required)
• Advanced degree in the same (preferred)
• Professional certification (P.E., P.G. or equivalent) or ability to obtain within 2 years (required)

Qualifications

• At least 10 years (15+ preferred) of related experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience (required)
• Demonstrated interest and experience directly related to solid waste (required)
• Strong oral and technical writing skills (required)
• Experience with modeling/design tools such as AUTOCAD, KYpipe, fate transport modeling, Slope/W, Vadose/W, Sigma/W, FLAC and ARCGIS (preferred)
• Regular fieldwork up to 30% and overnight travel up to 30% (required)
• Health & Safety training, medical monitoring, and client-driven drug and background testing may be required
• Valid U.S. driver’s license and a satisfactory driving record for business travel (required)