Project Engineer Solid Waste & Landfill Facilities

Faithtalent Advisors; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Faithtalent Advisors seeks a Project Engineer to lead solid waste and landfill facility design from concept through permitting. You will manage projects, mentor staff, and deliver high-quality engineering solutions encompassing site layout, drainage, utilities, and containment systems.

The role requires strong AutoCAD/Civil 3D skills, experience with regulatory permitting, and the ability to prepare technical reports and operating plans. Excellent communication with clients is essential.

Qualifications

• BSCE required with focus on solid waste projects preferred.
• 5+ years of professional civil/environmental engineering experience.
• AutoCAD/Civil 3D proficiency preferred.
• MS Word and Excel proficiency.
• EIT/P.E. license preferred.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Landfill design and solid waste facility design.
• Compliance and construction documentation preparation.
• Project oversight and delegation to team members.
• Mentorship and technical guidance to junior staff.
• Engineering modeling and design of site layouts, drainage, utilities.
• Design of systems like leachate collection, gas collection, and stormwater management.
• AutoCAD usage for project designs and drawings.
• Permitting and regulatory compliance for landfills, transfer stations, recycling facilities.
• Prepare technical reports including operating plans and permit applications.
• Construction observation and documentation of field activities.
• Data collection and analysis of air and water samples.
• Clear communication with colleagues, superiors, and clients.
• Maintain high-quality report writing for projects.

Skills

Landfill design

Compliance & documentation

Project management

Mentorship

Engineering modeling & design

AutoCAD

Solid waste permitting

Reporting & documentation

Data collection & analysis

Effective communication

Report writing

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil, Geological or Environmental Engineering

EIT/P.E. license preferred

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

MS Word

MS Excel

Job description

Project Engineer Solid Waste & Landfill Facilities

Job Openings Project Engineer Solid Waste & Landfill Facilities

About the job Project Engineer Solid Waste & Landfill Facilities

From design through engineering and permitting, our firm provides an unparalleled breadth of services to the Solid Waste industry. Our diverse team is unmatched in delivering comprehensive, top-tier solutions that set the standard in the field.

This role offers you an opportunity to successfully manage projects, support your team, and deliver high-quality services in the solid waste engineering field.

Main Areas Of Responsibility

• Landfill Design: Strong competencies in designing landfills and solid waste facilities.
• Compliance and Documentation: Experience with compliance and preparation of construction documentation.

Project Management:

• Project Oversight: Ability to manage projects, delegate tasks, and oversee the completion of responsibilities.
• Mentorship: Experience in mentoring team members and providing technical guidance.

Technical Skills:

• Engineering Modeling and Design: Proficiency in site layout grading, drainage, site utilities, and designing systems such as force mains, leachate collection, landfill gas collection, stormwater management, and erosion control.
• AutoCAD: Experience with AutoCAD for designing projects.

Permitting and Compliance:

• Solid Waste Engineering Design and Permitting: Knowledge of design and permitting processes for landfills, transfer stations, and recycling facilities.

Reporting and Documentation:

• Technical Reports: Ability to prepare technical reports including operating plans, CQA reports, and permit applications.
• Construction Observation: Experience in documenting and observing construction activities.

Data Collection and Analysis:

• Monitoring: Skills in collecting air and water monitoring samples.
• Data Analysis: Ability to analyze technical data and implement logical and creative solutions to design issues.

Communication Skills:

• Effective Communication: Clear communication with colleagues, superiors, and clients.
• Report Writing: Strong report writing skills to convey technical information effectively.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Civil, Geological or Environmental Engineering required
• 5+ years of professional experience in civil or environmental engineering, preferably with a focus on solid waste projects
• Proficiency in AutoCAD/Civil 3D preferred
• Proficiency in MS Word and Excel.
• EIT/P.E. license preferred
• Excellent written and oral communication skills to include proposal writing and reporting
• Experience in Rational, SCS hydrological analysis or other storm water analysis preferred
• Experience with State and Municipal projects a plus