Solid Waste Engineer (Landfill Design)

TRC, Member of WSP, is a global consulting environmental and engineering firm and one of the top design firms in the energy sector. Together, TRC and WSP’s 83,000 experts create positive, long-lasting impacts for our communities and our clients in the power and energy, transportation and infrastructure, environmental, and property and buildings sectors. As part of our team, you’ll discover a world of opportunities to connect with innovative thinkers, forge your path, and have fun tackling the world’s most challenging projects.

About the role

TRC is seeking a Civil / Environmental Landfill Engineer to join our growing Environmental, Construction and Remediation (ECR) practice in Windsor, CT. We work with a broad range of commercial, industrial, and government clients and the communities they serve. Our engineering staff provide operational, permitting, compliance, design, and construction services and technical support for challenging projects including site design and land development, renewable energy development, solid waste management, and environmental assessment and remediation. This position is based at TRC’s Windsor office with the option of working either fully in-office or with a hybrid arrangement.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with TRC’s team of project managers and engineers to provide broad-based engineering design and consulting services for our clients, including preparing design packages, managing budgets and schedules, and mentoring junior-level staff.
• Support solid waste and landfill engineering projects including landfill design, operation and maintenance, landfill permitting, leachate collection system design, landfill capacity analysis calculations, cell development and waste placement plans, cost estimates, and other operational support.
• Design stormwater management systems adapted for specific development sectors in accordance with applicable local, state, or federal regulations and conduct hydrologic analyses to support the planning, development, and permitting of these systems.
• Develop and implement plans, designs, and specifications to assist clients in complying with applicable environmental regulations and in addressing their permitting challenges.
• Prepare compliance and control plans, including construction and industrial Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPPs), Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasure (SPCC) Plans, and Soil Management Plans.
• Work with internal business development professionals and senior managers to establish and grow a sustainable client base.

Requirements

• Minimum 8 years of proven engineering experience including relevant experience with design, permitting, and construction of landfill and solid waste projects.
• Bachelor’s degree in civil or environmental engineering from an accredited university.
• Current Connecticut Professional Engineer license (or ability to obtain licensure within 12 months).
• Experience independently analyzing and interpreting data, site constraints, uses, and characteristics to develop design solutions.
• A fundamental knowledge of AutoCAD Civil 3D, or similar, to competently work with junior-level engineers using this software.
• A strong understanding of local, state, and federal permitting.
• Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.
• A valid Connecticut driver’s license.
• Ability to travel (typically 10 to 15%) throughout the US, primarily in New England.
• Successfully pass a drug test prior to employment or within 5 working days from date of hire.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance.
• 401k package that includes both traditional and Roth IRA options and Company match.
• Paid time off contingent upon full time or part time status and level of seniority (ranging from 15 to 25 days per year).
• All full-time employees enjoy a minimum of 8 Paid Holidays per year.
• Paid sick, family, and disability leave in accordance with the laws of the employee’s state of residence.

These benefits are applicable to US employees depending on their employment status (full time, part time, or temporary). TRC offers jurisdiction specific benefit packages for International and Puerto Rico employees.

Pay

Salary Range: USD $120,000.00 - USD $170,000.00 per year.

Employee may be eligible for participation in the Company’s annual Discretionary Bonus Program which is contingent on Company, Business Segment, and Individual performance against Key Performance Indicators which vary by year and employee.