Environmental Waste Project Lead

Civil and Environmental Consultants; Wixom (MI); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee ownership

Profit sharing

Health, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Hybrid work options

Job summary

Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc. (CEC) is seeking a Civil or Environmental Engineering Project Manager to join our growing Waste Management team in Detroit, Michigan.

You will lead landfill and solid waste infrastructure projects, coordinating across permitting, design, and construction while mentoring staff and engaging with clients and regulators. You will guide analyses, design systems, and ensure compliance with environmental regulations, contributing to growth of our solid waste

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Geotechnical, or Environmental Engineering.
• 5+ years of experience in civil, geotechnical, or solid waste engineering.
• EIT/EI certification required; PE license in Michigan or Ohio preferred.
• Experience with landfill design, environmental systems, or geotechnical engineering.
• Strong understanding of permitting and regulatory processes.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D or similar design software.
• Experience with modeling tools such as HELP, HydroCAD, Slide, or similar is a plus.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work with clients and regulatory agencies.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, design, and delivery of landfill and solid waste infrastructure projects.
• Prepare and review permit applications, technical reports, and engineering documentation.
• Perform and oversee engineering analyses including airspace evaluations, soil balance, slope stability, settlement, and stormwater management.
• Lead the design of landfill systems, including liner systems, leachate collection, stormwater systems, and landfill gas collection systems.
• Manage Construction Quality Assurance (CQA) projects for landfill cell construction, caps, and environmental control systems.
• Coordinate with regulatory agencies and support permitting and compliance efforts.
• Manage project schedules, budgets, and deliverables to ensure successful project execution.
• Mentor and guide junior engineers and technical staff.
• Collaborate with clients, contractors, and multidisciplinary teams.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Mentoring staff

Client collaboration

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil, Geotechnical, or Environmental Engineering

Engineer-In-Training (EIT)/EI

Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred (MI/OH)

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

HELP

HydroCAD

Slide

Job description

Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc. (CEC) is seeking a Civil or Environmental Engineering Project Manager to join our growing Waste Management team in Detroit, Michigan.

You will lead landfill and solid waste infrastructure projects, coordinating across permitting, design, and construction while mentoring staff and engaging with clients and regulators. You will guide analyses, design systems, and ensure compliance with environmental regulations, contributing to growth of our solid waste