Director, Wastewater Process Engineering & Leachate Solutions

WM; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 130,000 - 176,000; Full time

Job summary

WM is seeking a Director of Wastewater Process Engineering to lead enterprise-wide initiatives for landfill liquids management and treatment. You will develop policies, oversee treatment facilities, and collaborate with internal and external experts to drive innovation and compliance.

The role requires extensive experience in industrial wastewater design and operations, with a focus on environmental standards and continuous improvement across WM facilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in engineering, environmental management, biology, chemistry or similar.
• Master’s degree preferred but not required; 10+ years in wastewater treatment design/operations may substitute.
• PE license preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Lead policy development for landfill liquids handling, treatment and disposal.
• Oversee permitting, design and construction of leachate treatment facilities.
• Advise on regulatory compliance and environmental standards across facilities.
• Coordinate with program management and field personnel on technology research and development.

Skills

Process engineering

Regulatory compliance

Team leadership

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering/Environmental Management/Biology/Chemistry

Master’s Degree in Engineering/Environmental Management or related field

Tools

Power BI

Excel

Outlook

Word

Job description

WM is seeking a Director of Wastewater Process Engineering to lead enterprise-wide initiatives for landfill liquids management and treatment. You will develop policies, oversee treatment facilities, and collaborate with internal and external experts to drive innovation and compliance.

The role requires extensive experience in industrial wastewater design and operations, with a focus on environmental standards and continuous improvement across WM facilities.