Senior Landfill Engineer

Socket.dev; Ashland (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental & Vision

Life Insurance

Disability Protection

401(k) Matching

PTO & Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Bonuses

Job summary

ARM Group LLC in Ashland, VA is seeking a Senior Landfill/Solid Waste Engineer with strong business acumen and ownership mentality. You will lead multi‑disciplinary teams to service our solid waste clients’ needs, and manage projects from design through permitting.

Responsibilities include client development, proposal preparation, schedules and budgets, technical reporting, mentoring junior staff, and coordinating with stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Environmental, or Mechanical Engineering.
• P.E. registration required.
• 8+ years of experience in Solid Waste engineering including design, permitting, operations support, and construction oversight.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate the development, design and permitting of multiple projects simultaneously.
• Prepare designs and permit applications to acquire approvals from regulatory bodies.
• Maintain complicated schedules, develop project timelines, coordinate with subcontractors, and manage people and materials to complete jobs on schedule and within budget guidelines.
• Act as the direct point of contact in communication with clients and stakeholders.
• Assess and mitigate project risks in advance of detailed engineering efforts.
• Prepare detailed models and technical documents to present project design/feasibility findings to stakeholders.
• Assist the ARM business development team, including the preparation of detailed technical proposals.
• Perform and/or check technical calculations and prepare project specifications.
• Prepare reports, client communications, deliverables, etc. and consult with other internal partners as needed.
• Pro-actively recognize conditions and problems of non-routine nature and develop effective solutions.
• Mentor and grow junior staff.

Skills

Public speaking

Communication

Project management

Leadership

Mentoring

AutoCAD

MS Office

Budgeting

Analytical ability

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil/Environmental/Mechanical Engineering

P.E. licensure

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Office

Job description

Description

ARM Group LLC is looking for a self-driven and experienced Senior Landfill/Solid Waste Engineer who has a strong business acumen and embodies an ownership mentality. As a Senior Engineer, you will collaborate with a team of multi-disciplined engineers and scientists, project managers, CAD designers, and other staff to service our solid waste clients’ needs.

This role will establish client relationships, define client needs, develop winning strategies, prepare proposals, and manage the development, design and permitting of a wide range of projects related to solid waste management and environmental services. The successful applicant will be a highly motivated, resourceful, well-organized, and a cooperative producer and manager that is able to meet project goals, schedules, and budgets.

This position can be filled in either our Ashland, VA (Richmond area), or Cary, NC (Raleigh area) offices.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Manage and coordinate the development, design and permitting of multiple projects simultaneously.
• Prepare designs and permit applications to acquire approvals from regulatory bodies.
• Maintain complicated schedules, develop project timelines, coordinate with subcontractors, and manage people and materials to complete jobs on schedule and within budget guidelines.
• Act as the direct point of contact in communication with clients and stakeholders.
• Assess and mitigate project risks in advance of detailed engineering efforts.
• Prepare detailed models and technical documents to present project design/feasibility findings to stakeholders.
• Assist the ARM business development team, including the preparation of detailed technical proposals.
• Perform and/or check technical calculations and prepare project specifications.
• Prepare reports, client communications, deliverables, etc. and consult with other internal partners as needed.
• Pro-actively recognize conditions and problems of non-routine nature and develop effective solutions.
• Mentor and grow junior staff.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Environmental, or Mechanical Engineering.
• P.E. registration required.
• 8+ years of experience in Solid Waste engineering to include facility design, permitting, operations support, and construction oversight projects including hands-on project management.
• Excellent communication and public speaking skills: articulate, assertive, and confident.
• Strong organizational skills with proven ability to manage multiple, complex projects.
• Creative thinker with effective teamwork skills.
• Experience managing and mentoring junior staff.
• Ambitious and eager to grow.
• Detail-oriented and thorough.
• Strong work ethic and self-motivated mentality.
• Must have strong technical competency and analytical ability.
• Must be able to work independently and collaborate with peers when appropriate.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the public.
• Experience managing vendor and client payment terms to achieve positive cash flow.
• Understanding of financial models and budget management.
• Reasonably proficient in AutoCAD, MS Office Suite, and other industry-specific software.

Preferred Requirements:

• Experience in Landfill Gas system design inclusive of related mechanical systems (blowers and flares).

Your Wellness, Our Priority: A Look at Our Benefits:

• Health Insurance options (Traditional PPO and QHDHP with an HSA), vision and dental coverage, life insurance, disability protection, accident and critical illness coverage.
• 401(k) with company match, HSA/FSA accounts, and 529 college savings plans.
• PTO starting at 15 days per year and 10 paid holidays per year.
• Employee Assistance Program is provided to you and your household with resources to assist you in managing a variety of situations.
• Tuition Reimbursement program and continuing education opportunities.
• Quarterly bonuses after 6 months of employment providing additional avenues for financial growth.