Senior Environmental & Solid Waste Systems Engineer

MDAEdge; Gresham (OR); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

MDAEdge in Oregon seeks an experienced Engineer with a strong background in environmental and solid waste treatment to lead engineering and construction at solid waste disposal facilities. The role includes mentoring junior staff and coordinating with senior management to drive leadership and innovation.

You will ensure compliance and deliver high-quality project outcomes across a diverse client base. The position emphasizes regulatory liaison, landfill design, budget oversight, and

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
• Five years of experience in construction and landfill operations.
• Proficient with Microsoft Windows, Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Willing to travel up to 50% to remote locations.
• Strong leadership and project management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Direct/manage consulting firms on tasks at solid waste facilities, including permit applications, construction plans, site monitoring, and regulatory submissions.
• Maintain relationships with regulators as the primary technical and permitting liaison, representing the company in permit meetings, hearings and site inspections.
• Oversee landfill construction projects from design to final approval, including consultant/contractor management and budget oversight.
• Manage capital budgets for engineering and construction projects and report to local management and corporate leadership.
• Coordinate landfill capacity tracking, airspace calculations, capacity projections, and fill sequencing plans.
• Conduct regular site evaluations to ensure compliance with construction and permit documentation.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts to develop cost-effective engineering solutions and provide technical support to management.
• Support acquisition reviews and divestiture evaluations including proforma modeling and due diligence.
• Mentor and train technical staff to foster professional growth.

Skills

Project management

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Analytical ability

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Civil Engineering

Chemical Engineering

Environmental Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite (Windows, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

MDAEdge in Oregon seeks an experienced Engineer with a strong background in environmental and solid waste treatment to lead engineering and construction at solid waste disposal facilities. The role includes mentoring junior staff and coordinating with senior management to drive leadership and innovation.

You will ensure compliance and deliver high-quality project outcomes across a diverse client base. The position emphasizes regulatory liaison, landfill design, budget oversight, and