Senior Landfill Engineer

LaBella Associates; Richmond; On-site; GBP 67,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Richmond, VA seeks a Senior Engineer to manage complex solid waste projects. This role involves planning, design development, and mentoring junior staff. The ideal candidate will have a BS in Civil or Environmental Engineering, be a licensed engineer, and possess 10-15 years of relevant experience. Benefits include a flexible schedule, health insurance, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Flexible Work Schedule

Health/Dental Insurance

401k Plan with Employer Match

Short & Long Term Disability

Profit Sharing

Paid Time Off

Leadership Development Program

Fitness Reimbursement

Tuition Reimbursement

Referral Bonus Program

Wellness Program

Team Building Events

Community Service Events

Qualifications

• 10 to 15 years of experience in solid waste or closely related projects.
• Ability to lead projects from planning through construction.
• Experience teaching and mentoring junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Manage design and master planning projects.
• Prepare reports and studies, secure project permitting.
• Coordinate activities with in-house engineers and outside consultants.

Skills

Team player

Good communication skills

Knowledge of AutoCAD

Education

BS in Civil or Environmental Engineering

Licensed Professional Engineer

Job description

We are currently seeking a Senior Engineer to work in our Richmond, VA office in the Waste & Recycling Division. The Waste & Recycling Division is focused on providing solid waste engineering, environmental, and construction services to our solid waste clients. The Senior Engineer is principally responsible for planning and design development and teaching and mentoring junior engineering staff. The Senior Engineer will manage all project responsibilities of multi-discipline teams. The projects are challenging and provide unique design and project management opportunities.

Duties

• Responsible for planning, scheduling, developing, coordinating, directing, and managing large and small design and master planning projects with many complex features.
• Projects will include solid-waste related site development projects (i.e., landfills, transfer stations, convenience sites): developing master plans, design drawings, design of stormwater management and erosion control systems, technical specifications, and cost estimates.
• Preparing various types of related reports and studies and secure permitting for projects.
• Developing and evaluating plans and criteria for a variety of projects as well as planning and coordinating activities to be carried out by others including in-house engineers, designers, and geologists and outside specialty consultants.
• Position includes teaching and mentoring of younger staff located in offices throughout the Mid-Atlantic.
• Position will require travel to other offices and clients’ facilities to better understand site conditions and design considerations and to monitor construction progress.

Qualifications

• Minimum requirements include a BS in Civil or Environmental Engineering, Licensed Professional Engineer with 10 to 15 years of experience, including solid waste or closely related projects.
• Knowledge of AutoCAD.
• Ideal candidate has the traits of a team player who is enthusiastic about all aspects of engineering and project management and can lead projects from planning and preliminary engineering through design and construction.
• Must have good communication skills and be able to teach and mentor junior staff as well as communicate effectively with project team members, regulators and clients.
• Willing and capable of traveling throughout the Mid-Atlantic.

Body, mind, and wallet—LaBella’s benefits support a holistic approach to your health and wellness, creating the foundation for physical, mental, and financial well-being. Our benefit offerings cover the must-haves (healthcare and retirement), the just-in-cases (insurances and employee assistance programs), and the cherry-on-tops (fitness reimbursements, year-end incentive pay, and tuition assistance). Visit our website for more details on benefits listed below.

Benefits

• Flexible Work Schedule
• Health/Dental Insurance
• 401k Plan with Employer Match
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Profit Sharing
• Paid Time Off
• Leadership Development Program
• Fitness Reimbursement
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Referral Bonus Program
• Wellness Program
• Team Building Events
• Community Service Events