Engineer III

WM; Arlington (OR); On-site; USD 101,535 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short term disability

Stock purchase plan

401K matching

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Paid personal days

Job summary

WM is seeking an experienced engineer in the Arlington, Oregon area to manage technical projects in the environmental and solid waste industry. The position involves extensive interaction with regulators, managing landfill construction projects, and mentoring junior staff.

Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience. This on-site role offers a salary range of $101,535 - $155,000 along with comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and 401K matching.

Qualifications

• 5 years of related experience in environmental and solid waste industry.

Responsibilities

• Manage professional consulting firms for solid waste facilities.
• Maintain relationships with regulators and represent WM in various forums.
• Oversee landfill construction projects.
• Track capital budgets for engineering and construction projects.
• Evaluate sites for adherence to permits and construction documents.

Skills

Problem-solving

Project management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Job description

Job Summary

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, 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.

Relocation Assistance

Relocation assistance is provided.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• 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. Responsible for the final work product.
• Maintains a strong working relationship with regulators and serves as a direct line of communication on technical and permitting matters between regulatory agencies and operating sites. Represents WM in permit meetings, hearings, and site inspections; acts as a professional representative for WM as a community liaison at technical conferences and other forums.
• Manages landfill construction projects from preparation of construction plans to final approval. Tasks include managing consultants, contractors, budgets, preparing 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 reports to local management and corporate using company procedures.
• Coordinates landfill capacity tracking to help manage this key asset. Includes developing airspace calculations and completing capacity projections, and 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. Proactively pursues and obtains 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. Provides 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

• None specified

Physical Requirements

Work in landfill.

Pay

The expected base pay range for this on‑site position is $101,535 - $155,000. This range represents a good faith estimate for this position. The specific salary offered to a successful candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate’s relevant experience, education, training, certifications, qualifications, and work location.

Benefits

At WM, each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Short Term Disability. Employees also receive a Stock Purchase Plan, company match on 401K, and more. Additionally, employees receive paid vacation, holidays, and personal days. Benefits may vary by site.