Licensed Engineer Project Manager

SynTerra is seeking an experienced licensed Civil or Mining Engineer with expertise in solid waste, water & wastewater, or mining engineering. In this role, you’ll lead diverse projects from concept through completion, ensuring quality results for our clients across multiple industries.

This is a client-facing position where you’ll manage teams, coordinate stakeholders, and deliver innovative engineering solutions that drive real impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, fostering strong relationships.
• Manage projects through all phases: proposal, planning, implementation, and close-out.
• Build and lead project teams, assigning roles and ensuring proper resource allocation.
• Develop and maintain project schedules to ensure on-time delivery.
• Review and approve project deliverables for quality and compliance.
• Prepare and review proposals, PCRs, and monthly invoices.
• Handle administrative tasks including weekly timesheets, expense reports, and approvals at designated thresholds.

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Environmental, or Mining Engineering (or related discipline).
• Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.) in at least one U.S. state (desired).
• 10+ years of professional engineering experience, with prior project management and business development responsibility.
• Consulting experience strongly preferred; pulp & paper industry experience preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to assess client needs and provide effective engineering solutions.
• Proficiency in one or more of the following areas:
  • Solid waste landfill design, construction, and operations
  • Waste handling or beneficial reuse of residuals (pulp & paper)
  • Stormwater/wastewater impoundment design, construction, and inspections
  • Environmental compliance (solid waste, stormwater, oil pollution control)
  • Remediation projects in industrial settings
  • Water and wastewater permitting and management systems
  • Creative, practical problem-solving for complex challenges

Why SynTerra? At SynTerra, this is more than a job—it’s an opportunity to make an impact. We value our people and provide a professional environment where your expertise helps shape solutions for our clients and communities.  We invest in our people with a wide range of benefits, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life, short- and long-term disability coverage
• Accident and critical illness plans
• 4% 401(k) match
• Generous PTO + 10 paid holidays
• Flexible work-life balance
• Technology stipend
• Professional development opportunities
• And more!

We welcome all qualified candidates authorized to work in the United States. Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.

Equal Opportunity Employer

SynTerra is committed to an inclusive workplace. Employment decisions—including hiring, promotions, benefits, and more—are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, genetic information, veteran status, pregnancy or related medical conditions, or any other status protected by law.