Solid Waste Division Manager

Solid Waste Division Manager Job Description

Join a diverse company where you will experience a variety of interesting and challenging science and engineering projects with motivated and passionate people.  Alta is a place that is committed to your career growth. Alta offers tremendous flexibility, and our focus is on people and the projects we believe in. If you are ready to open your career opportunities, join our team.

The Solid Waste Division Manager will lead Alta’s Solid Waste Division, overseeing a team of engineers, scientists, and technical specialists. This position is responsible for managing solid waste projects, developing client relationships, expanding service offerings, and ensuring the successful delivery of technical work. The ideal candidate will bring leadership, technical expertise, and strategic vision to grow Alta’s solid waste services across the Pacific Northwest and Intermountain West.

Responsibilities Include:

• Develop and implement a strategic plan to launch and grow Alta’s solid waste division.


• Identify service gaps and emerging market opportunities in solid waste management, particularly in municipal, industrial, and tribal sectors.


• Define service offerings including solid waste planning, permitting, operations support, landfill/transfer station design, and materials recovery strategies.


• Provide subject matter expertise in solid waste regulations, design, permitting, and compliance.


• Oversee or contribute to technical deliverables including proposals, reports, and plans.


• Ensure quality control and adherence to industry standards and environmental regulations.


•  Develop and manage division budgets, staffing forecasts, and project schedules.


• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and adjust strategy to meet division goals.


• Collaborate with Alta leadership to integrate solid waste services into cross-disciplinary projects.


• Build and maintain strong client relationships with public agencies, tribal governments, and private-sector partners.


• Lead business development efforts including proposal writing, presentations, and networking to secure new contracts.


• Represent Alta at industry events, conferences, and stakeholder meetings.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, Environmental Science, or related field.


• 8+ years of relevant experience in solid waste planning, design, permitting, or operations.


• 3+ years of experience in a supervisory, team lead, or management role.


• Professional Engineer (PE) license or ability to obtain within 12 months (preferred).


• Proven experience with public-sector clients and regulatory agencies.


• Strong understanding of federal, state, and local environmental and solid waste regulations.


• Preferred Qualifications:


• Master’s degree in Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, or related discipline.


• Experience with landfill design and permitting, waste characterization studies, or circular economy planning.


• Business development and proposal writing experience.


• Excellent communication, leadership, and project management skills.


• 40-Hour or 24-Hour Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response Training (per 29 CFR 1910.120) with current 8-hour refresher training

Benefits Include:

Alta’s health and welfare benefits are designed with our employees in mind.

• Medical, Dental, Vision elections available


• Paid Life insurance with supplemental elections available


• Paid Short-term disability insurance with buy-up options available


• Employee assistance program (EAP)


• Flexible spending account (FSA)


• Health reimbursement arrangement (HRA)


• Healthy Workplace benefits


• Alternative Transportation reimbursement


• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Employer Match


• Discretionary Bonuses


• Discretionary Profit Sharing


• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick and Holidays)


• Professional Development


• Tuition Reimbursement