Landfill Engineer I

Job Summary

Launch your engineering career supporting large-scale landfill and environmental operations. We’re seeking a Civil or Mechanical Engineering professional with exposure to CAD, MATLAB, and engineering drawings to partner with experienced engineers on projects, compliance, and site operations in a fast-paced, high-impact environment.

This position requires an individual with ambition and curiosity as well as engineering technical skills. You will begin your professional journey under the mentorship of experienced technical staff and managers. You will dive into understanding waste management processes, including landfill operations, regulatory permitting and compliance, construction, and environmental management systems. In addition to the technical engineering aspects, the role is diverse and ever interesting as it requires creativity and active participation in multiple functions of the business such as project planning and budgeting, accounting, contract negotiations, regulatory interaction, construction oversight and operations.

II. Essential Duties and Responsibilities
 

• 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.
• Assists and works alongside with senior level WM engineers on construction projects.
• Works with operation teams to ensure compliance with permits and to prevent or resolve operational issues.
• 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.

III. Qualifications 

A. Required Qualifications 
 

• Bachelor's Degree (accredited) in Engineering, or similar area of study.
• No experience No previous years of experience (in addition to education requirement)

B. Preferred Qualifications 


IV. Physical Requirements

Listed below are key points regarding physical demands, physical and occupational risks, and the work environment of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

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.
 

PAY: The expected base pay range for this office/on-site is $85,000 - $95,000 . This range represents a good faith estimate for this position. The specific salary offered to a successful candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate’s relevant experience, education, training, certifications, qualifications, and work location. In addition, this position is eligible for incentive pay.

V. Benefits 
At WM, each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package that includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short-term disability. In addition, we offer a stock purchase plan, company matching on a 401(k), and more. Employees also receive paid vacation, holidays, and personal days. Please note that benefits may vary by site. 

 

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