Senior Landfill Engineer & Project Lead Permitting & Design

Arm-Group; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance options: PPO & HSA

Vision and dental coverage

401(k) with company match

PTO starting at 15 days + 10 holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Bonuses after probation

Job summary

ARM Group LLC is seeking a self-driven and experienced Senior Landfill/Solid Waste Engineer to lead design, permitting, and client relations for solid waste projects in the Virginia and North Carolina regions. You will collaborate with a team of engineers, scientists, project managers, and CAD designers to deliver technically sound solutions.

The role emphasizes ownership mindset, budgeting, and mentoring junior staff, with opportunities to advance in Ashland, VA or Cary, NC offices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Environmental, or Mechanical Engineering.
• P.E. registration is required.
• 8+ years of solid waste engineering experience 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 schedules, develop timelines, coordinate with subcontractors, manage people and materials to complete jobs on time and within budget.
• Act as the direct point of contact with clients and stakeholders.
• Assess and mitigate project risks before detailed engineering.
• Prepare models and technical documents to present design/feasibility findings.
• Assist the business development team with detailed technical proposals.
• Perform and review technical calculations and prepare project specifications.
• Prepare reports and client communications; consult with internal partners as needed.
• Mentor and grow junior staff.

Skills

Communication

Public speaking

Project management

Mentoring junior staff

Budget management

Independent work

Team collaboration

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Environmental, or Mechanical Engineering

P.E. registration

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Office Suite

Job description

ARM Group LLC is seeking a self-driven and experienced Senior Landfill/Solid Waste Engineer to lead design, permitting, and client relations for solid waste projects in the Virginia and North Carolina regions. You will collaborate with a team of engineers, scientists, project managers, and CAD designers to deliver technically sound solutions.

The role emphasizes ownership mindset, budgeting, and mentoring junior staff, with opportunities to advance in Ashland, VA or Cary, NC offices.