Civil Engineer III

WM; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock Purchase Plan

401(k) Matching

Paid Time Off

Job summary

WM is seeking an engineer to oversee a portfolio of solid waste facilities in Tennessee, including 7 landfills and 3 transfer stations. The role requires seasoned expertise in environmental engineering, project leadership, and regulatory interactions with state and local agencies.

You will direct and mentor staff, manage consultants, and ensure compliance across projects. Key responsibilities include coordinating construction, budget tracking, capacity planning, and site evaluation to drive

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or similar field.
• Minimum 5 years of related experience.
• Experience with landfill construction and regulatory permitting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Direct engineering and construction activities at solid waste disposal facilities.
• Engage with regulators and represent WM in permitting meetings and inquiries.
• Manage landfill construction projects including budgets, consultants, and contractors.
• Track capital budgets and report to local management and corporate.
• Develop airspace calculations and capacity projections for landfills.
• Assess sites for expansion potential and secure permits as needed.
• Collaborate with WM teams to deliver cost-effective engineering solutions.

Skills

Environmental engineering

Project management

Regulatory liaison

Team supervision

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Job description

I. Job Summary

Engineer for 7 Landfills and 3 Transfer Stations in TN

This position requires an engineer with significant experience in the environmental and solid waste industry. The ideal candidate will possess superior problem solving and management skills that will be applied to a diverse portfolio of technical projects. You will be directly responsible for engineering and construction at solid waste disposal facilities, will communicate with senior management, and direct and mentor junior staff. You will be continually challenged to use your knowledge and skills to advance WM's status as the leader, and innovator, in providing comprehensive waste management services to a variety of clients.

• Engages, directs, and manages professional consulting firms that perform a variety of work tasks at solid waste facilities, such as preparing permit applications and construction plans, conducting site monitoring, preparing regulatory submittals, etc. Will be responsible for final work product.
• Maintains a strong working relationship with regulators and serve as a direct line of communication on technical and permitting matters between regulatory agencies and operating sites. This will include representing WM in permit meetings, hearings, and site inspections. Act as a professional representative for WM as a community liaison, at technical conferences and other forums
• Manages landfill construction projects from overseeing the preparation of construction plans to final approval. Tasks will include managing consultants, contractors and budgets, preparation of bid documents, bid letting, contract administration, coordinating contractors, construction quality assurance firms, and materials order and delivery.
• Actively manages and tracks capital budgets for engineering and construction projects and report to local management and corporate using Company procedures.
• Coordinates landfill capacity tracking to help manage this key asset. This will include developing airspace calculations and completing capacity projections; as well as working with landfill managers to develop efficient fill sequencing plans and schedules for cell construction and closure timing
• Provides continuous evaluation of sites for adherence to construction and permit documents and for site expansion potential through regular site visits. Be proactive in pursuing and obtaining required or beneficial permits and/or permit modifications.
• Collaborates with other professionals and subject matter experts within WM to provide innovative, cost effective engineering solutions to identified or potential operational, environmental, and compliance issues at landfills, transfer stations, hauling operations and other businesses in your area and potentially across the Company. Provide technical expertise and direction to management and other functional areas such as finance, legal and safety to present a clear path to resolution.
• Participates in review of acquisitions and coordination and evaluation of divestitures, including proforma modeling assistance and interaction with corporate and executive management during due diligence.
• Assists in training and provides mentorship and supervision of WM technical staff assigned to your team.

Qualifications

• Required Qualifications
• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, or similar area of study
• 5 years of related experience
• Preferred Qualifications

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.