Civil Engineer - Solid Waste Engineer

Civil & Environmental Consultants; United States; Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee-owned firm

Bonuses and stock ownership

Profit sharing

Hybrid work schedule

401(k) with company match

Healthcare, dental, vision

Job summary

Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc. (CEC) seeks a Solid Waste Engineer (Project Manager) to lead landfill design and environmental infrastructure projects in Detroit, MI or Toledo, OH.

You will manage multidisciplinary teams, mentor staff, and collaborate with clients and regulators to deliver technically sound solutions. The role emphasizes project leadership, regulatory coordination, and client engagement, with opportunities to grow the solid waste practice across the region in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Geotechnical, or Environmental Engineering required.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required in Michigan or Ohio.
• Experience with landfill design, environmental systems, or geotechnical engineering.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, design, and delivery of landfill and solid waste infrastructure projects.
• Prepare and review permit applications, technical reports, and engineering documentation.
• Perform engineering analyses including airspace evaluations, soil balance, slope stability, settlement, and stormwater management.
• Lead the design of landfill systems, including liner systems, leachate collection, stormwater systems, and landfill gas collection systems.
• Manage Construction Quality Assurance (CQA) projects for landfill cell construction, caps, and environmental control systems.
• Coordinate with regulatory agencies and support permitting and compliance efforts.
• Manage project schedules, budgets, and deliverables to ensure successful project execution.
• Mentor and guide junior engineers and technical staff.
• Collaborate with clients, contractors, and multidisciplinary teams.

Skills

Project management

Communication skills

Regulatory permitting

Landfill design experience

PE licensure (MI or OH)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil/Geotechnical/Environmental Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

HELP

HydroCAD

Slide

Job description

Overview

Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc. (CEC) is seeking a Solid Waste Engineer (Project Manager) to join our growing team in Detroit, Michigan or Toledo, Ohio. This is an opportunity for an experienced engineer to lead landfill design and environmental infrastructure projects, working across permitting, design, and construction while supporting the continued growth of CEC's solid waste practice in the region.

You'll play a key role in managing projects, mentoring staff, and collaborating with clients and regulators, while continuing to apply your technical expertise in a specialized and evolving field.

• Lead the planning, design, and delivery of landfill and solid waste infrastructure projects
• Prepare and review permit applications, technical reports, and engineering documentation
• Perform and oversee engineering analyses including airspace evaluations, soil balance, slope stability, settlement, and stormwater management
• Lead the design of landfill systems, including liner systems, leachate collection, stormwater systems, and landfill gas collection systems
• Manage Construction Quality Assurance (CQA) projects for landfill cell construction, caps, and environmental control systems
• Coordinate with regulatory agencies and support permitting and compliance efforts
• Manage project schedules, budgets, and deliverables to ensure successful project execution
• Mentor and guide junior engineers and technical staff
• Collaborate with clients, contractors, and multidisciplinary teams

At CEC, you'll have the opportunity to lead impactful solid waste and environmental infrastructure projects within a collaborative, employee-owned firm. Our teams support a diverse portfolio of landfill, environmental, and infrastructure projects across the region, providing both technical depth and project variety. You'll work alongside experienced professionals while taking on increasing responsibility in both project delivery and client engagement.

We maintain a strong project foundation while encouraging our engineers to build relationships, expand their expertise, and contribute to the continued growth of our solid waste practice. If you're looking for a role where you can combine technical expertise, project leadership, and long-term career growth, CEC offers the platform to make a meaningful impact.

What We Offer

• 100% employee-owned firm with a path to long-term growth and ownership
• Competitive compensation with multiple income streams, including bonuses and stock ownership
• 55% of profits distributed through employee bonuses
• Opportunity to work on complex landfill and environmental infrastructure projects
• Flexible and hybrid work schedule options
• Comprehensive benefits starting day one (healthcare, dental, vision), along with a 401(k) with company match and profit sharing beginning the first of the month following your start date
• A collaborative environment that supports technical growth, mentorship, and professional development

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Geotechnical, or Environmental Engineering
• 5+ years of experience in civil, geotechnical, or solid waste engineering
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in Michigan or Ohio required
• Experience with landfill design, environmental systems, or geotechnical engineering
• Strong understanding of permitting and regulatory processes
• Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D or similar design software
• Experience with modeling tools such as HELP, HydroCAD, Slide, or similar is a plus
• Strong communication skills and ability to work with clients and regulatory agencies

About Us

We have experts! CEC is consistently ranked as a Top 500 Design Firm and Top 200 Environmental Firm by Engineering News-Record . We are looking for people who enjoy using their education and experience to solve difficult technical problems and work on interesting projects. You can accomplish this while working with a team of professionals who are equally motivated to provide high levels of service to our clients and to teach you along the way.

We have support! We have a variety of Employee Resource Groups, including CEC Community - focused on giving back to the communities in which we work; CEC Ignite - focused on helping professionals early in their careers to develop their pathway; CEC iDEA - focused on inclusion, diversity, equality, and acceptance; and CEC Women - focused on creating internal and external opportunities for women to network and leverage professional experience!

We care about our people! People and Culture are two of the five elements of our strategic plan. When you care about your people, they will want to grow a career with you - that is our goal. CEC offers you a small-firm work environment with large-firm opportunities. Not only will we help you develop professionally, but we will also provide an opportunity to become an owner of the firm and share in its success.

CEC offers a matching 401(k); profit sharing; a performance bonus; comp