Civil Site Department Lead - Land Development

EverHire; Richmond (VA); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary: $100K–$150K

Hybrid work model

Employee ownership

Mentorship opportunities

Collaborative culture

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Richmond, VA is looking for a Civil Site Department Lead to oversee landfill design projects. This role offers the opportunity to work on high-impact projects and mentor junior engineers in a collaborative environment. Candidates should have 10–15 years of experience, a PE license, and a degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering. The company values its employees and offers a competitive salary, hybrid work model, and career growth opportunities. Apply today to make an impact in landfill engineering!

Qualifications

• 10–15 years of landfill design experience.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Design and engineer landfills with large-scale civil site work.
• Apply environmental engineering expertise to sustainable landfill solutions.
• Design and size pumping systems for safe and efficient operations.
• Use Civil 3D to bring complex designs to life.
• Mentor junior engineers and shape the future of the team.

Skills

Landfill design

Environmental engineering

Project management

Mentoring

Education

Civil or Environmental Engineering degree

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

Civil 3D

Job description

Civil Site Department Lead - Land Development – Richmond, VA

Are you ready to take your landfill engineering career to the next level? Join a leading, employee-owned engineering firm with over 40 years of experience revolutionizing waste and recycling projects! This is your chance to work on massive, impactful landfill projects while making a real difference for the environment.

Why This Role is Exciting:

• Lead the design of landfills moving hundreds of thousands of cubic yards of earth
• Protect the environment with cutting-edge landfill engineering solutions
• Work with a proprietary operator training program that sets our company apart from competitors
• Join a close-knit, employee-owned team with a culture of growth, innovation, and mentorship

What You’ll Do:

• Design and engineer landfills with large-scale civil site work
• Apply your environmental engineering expertise to sustainable landfill solutions
• Design and size pumping systems for safe and efficient operations
• Use Civil 3D to bring complex designs to life
• Mentor junior engineers and shape the future of the team

Who We’re Looking For:

• 10–15 years of landfill design experience
• Professional Engineer (PE) license
• Civil or Environmental Engineering degree
• Passion for solving complex engineering challenges

Why Join:

• Work on high-impact, multi-million cubic yard projects in Richmond, VA
• Be part of a company that truly values its people—employee-owned, collaborative, and supportive
• Competitive salary: $100K–$150K, based on experience
• Hybrid work model—balance onsite project work with flexibility

Make your mark. Engineer the future of landfills. Apply today!