Senior Project Manager - Solid Waste Engineering

TRC Companies, Inc.; Cary (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

TRC Companies, Inc. is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager (PE or PG Preferred) to join our Mid-Atlantic/Southeast ECC division in Cary, North Carolina. The ideal candidate will possess 10-15+ years of solid waste experience and a Professional Engineering License in Virginia, North Carolina, or South Carolina.

This role includes managing multiple projects on landfill design, gas systems, construction planning, and ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements. The position offers comprehensive benefits and competitive compensation based on experience and education.

Qualifications

• 10-15+ years of landfill design and project management experience.
• Professional Engineer License in Virginia, North Carolina, or South Carolina preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple clients and develop future work.

Responsibilities

• Oversee engineering design and project management on waste resources engineering projects.
• Manage landfill design, gas systems, and leachate systems.
• Coordinate construction planning, landfill operations, and compliance with environmental standards.

Skills

Landfill design and project management

Excellent communication skills

Management staff in AutoCAD and Civil 3D

Technical management and client-facing experience

Education

Professional Engineer License in Virginia, North Carolina, or South Carolina

10-15+ years of solid waste experience

Job description

Overview

TRC is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager (PE or PG Preferred) – Solid Waste Engineering to join our Mid‑Atlantic/Southeast ECC division. The candidate must have 10‑15+ years of solid waste experience and a Professional Engineering License (PE or PG) in Virginia, North Carolina, or South Carolina (or ability to obtain within six months). The position may report to one of our Virginia, South Carolina or North Carolina locations, and candidates in Georgia or West Virginia may also be considered.

The role offers opportunities to manage multiple projects and clients, overseeing engineering design, team support, and project management on a variety of waste resources engineering projects. The focus will be on landfill design, landfill gas systems, landfill leachate systems, construction planning and oversight, landfill closure, operations, post‑closure care, transfer station design, MRF design, recycling centers, and additional site planning, stormwater management, erosion & sediment control, drainage, and grading.

Responsibilities

Program oversight of engineering design, team support, and project management on a variety of waste resources engineering projects, focusing on landfill design, landfill gas systems, landfill leachate systems, construction planning and oversight, landfill closure, operations, post‑closure care, transfer station design, MRF design, recycling centers, and additional site planning.

• Landfill permitting
• Stormwater design
• Wetland permitting
• Leachate system design, management, and treatment
• Landfill gas collection and control system design, including active gas systems, management, blower/flair station, plant operations system troubleshooting and well field tuning, Title V emissions reporting
• Facility siting, design, and construction management for landfills, transfer stations, convenience centers, material recovery facilities, composting facilities
• Landfill capacity analysis
• Facility / landfill financial assurance
• Odor assessment and mitigation, tracer gas studies, ambient air monitoring
• Solid waste facility operations
• Construction management and quality assurance
• Design of landfill‑based renewable energy systems including solar and wind energy, landfill gas to energy systems
• Other waste‑to‑energy technologies including anaerobic digestion and biogas

Qualifications

• Professional Engineer License in Virginia, North Carolina, or South Carolina preferred; technical management and client‑facing experience in solid waste engineering equally important
• 10‑15+ years of landfill design and project management experience
• Ability to manage multiple clients and develop future work
• Experience managing staff in AutoCAD and Civil 3D, preferred
• Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills
• Excellent technical/computer skills
• Ability to work in a team environment and on multiple projects simultaneously
• Mentoring and training junior staff
• Valid driver’s license required
• Experience in site planning, stormwater management, erosion & sediment control, drainage design, grading plans

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance
• 401(k) package including traditional and Roth IRA options with company match
• Paid time off varying with full‑time or part‑time status and seniority (15‑25 days per year)
• Minimum of eight paid holidays per year for full‑time employees
• Paid sick, family, and disability leave in compliance with state laws for all employees
• Jurisdiction‑specific benefits for international and Puerto Rico employees

Compensation

USD $120,000.00 – $180,000.00 per year, with variations based on experience, education, skill level, geographic location, and other compensable factors. Eligible for participation in the Company’s annual discretionary bonus program contingent on company, business segment, and individual performance against key performance indicators.

Disclaimers

TRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. TRC celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Accessibility / Reasonable Accommodations

TRC complies with federal and state disability laws and provides reasonable accommodations for applicants and candidates with disabilities. Contact Human Resources at [e-mail] if a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process.