Environmental Engineer: Solid Waste Permitting Lead (Hybrid)

United Trading Group

Salt Lake City (UT)

Hybrid

USD 37,000 - 76,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Job summary

United Trading Group in Salt Lake City, UT is seeking an Environmental Engineer at multiple levels to lead regulatory reviews for coal combustion residuals (CCR) and manage groundwater protection reviews for solid waste facilities statewide.

The role emphasizes technical evaluations, client interaction, and guiding applicants through rules, checklists, and online permitting to ensure complete applications for efficient regulatory review. Salary varies by level.

Qualifications

Bachelor of Science in Geological Engineering, Civil/Geotechnical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or closely related field.
Current EIT certification, FE exam pass, or ability to obtain within 12 months.
Working knowledge of soil mechanics, hydrogeology, and basic environmental chemistry.
Ability to review technical reports, drawings, calculations to determine compliance with environmental standards.
Ability to read and apply federal/state environmental laws and rules.
Strong written and oral communication; explain technical requirements to stakeholders.
Valid driver’s license for site inspections.

Responsibilities

Evaluate engineering calculations, plans, and technical specifications for landfill liners and groundwater monitoring networks.
Review groundwater monitoring designs and modeling reports; evaluate hydrogeologic evaluations.
Evaluate corrective action remedies to protect soil and groundwater resources.
Serve as CCR permitting lead: review, draft, and administer permits.
Lead pre-permitting completeness meetings with facility owners and consultants.