District Engineer & Compliance Leader

Monterey Regional Waste Management District; National City (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Monterey Regional Waste Management District seeks a seasoned District Engineer and Compliance Officer to plan, direct, and oversee engineering, compliance, and safety programs across district facilities and landfills. You will lead capital projects, manage budgets, and ensure regulatory adherence with CEQA and permitting requirements.

The role requires 10–15 years in public works/solid waste engineering, a California PE, and a strong leadership track record.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering; 10–15 years in public works/landfill engineering and compliance functions.
• Master's degree preferred; PE license required in California or equivalent.
• Experience with CEQA, permitting, budgets and contract management.

Responsibilities

• Plan, direct, and manage engineering and compliance programs for district facilities and landfills.
• Oversee capital improvement projects, budget development and expenditure control.
• Prepare RFPs, negotiate with vendors, report project status to Board.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and safety programs across operations.
• Supervise staff and coordinate with HR for performance management.

Skills

Civil engineering

Project management

Regulatory compliance

Leadership

Budgeting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Project

SWMM/engineering software

Job description

Monterey Regional Waste Management District seeks a seasoned District Engineer and Compliance Officer to plan, direct, and oversee engineering, compliance, and safety programs across district facilities and landfills. You will lead capital projects, manage budgets, and ensure regulatory adherence with CEQA and permitting requirements.

The role requires 10–15 years in public works/solid waste engineering, a California PE, and a strong leadership track record.