Principal Solid Waste Engineer or Geologist

Essential Duties And 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.

Education and Licensure

• 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)

Skills, Experience And 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. (required)
• Valid U.S. driver’s license and a satisfactory driving record for business travel. (required)