Engineer III

WM; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance

Short-term disability

Stock purchase plan

Company matching on 401(k)

Paid vacation, holidays, and personal days

Job summary

WM is seeking an experienced engineer in Chicago, Illinois, to manage engineering and construction at solid waste disposal facilities. The ideal candidate will work on a diverse portfolio of technical projects, ensuring compliance and innovative solutions in the waste management sector.

The role includes engaging consultants, managing landfill construction projects, collaborating on solutions for operational issues, and mentoring junior staff. A competitive compensation package and comprehensive benefits are offered to eligible employees.

Qualifications

• 5 years of related experience.

Responsibilities

• Engages and manages professional consulting firms.
• Maintains a strong working relationship with regulators.
• Manages landfill construction projects.
• Actively tracks capital budgets for projects.
• Coordinates landfill capacity tracking.
• Evaluates sites for adherence to construction documents.
• Collaborates with other professionals for innovative solutions.
• Participates in review of acquisitions and divestitures.
• Assists in training and mentoring of technical staff.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or similar area of study

Job description

I. 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, will 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.

II. 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. Will be responsible for 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. This will include representing 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 overseeing the preparation of construction plans to final approval. Tasks will include managing consultants, contractors and budgets, preparation of 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. This will include developing airspace calculations and completing capacity projections; as well as 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. Be proactive in pursuing and obtaining 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.

III. Qualifications

A. Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, or similar area of study
• 5 years of related experience

IV. Physical Requirements

Listed below are key points regarding physical demands, physical and occupational risks, and the work environment of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

V. Benefits

At WM, each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package that includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short-term disability. In addition, we offer a stock purchase plan, company matching on a 401(k), and more. Employees also receive paid vacation, holidays, and personal days. Please note that benefits may vary by site.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran