Solid Waste Engineer

Trc Companies, Inc.; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 70,012 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401k with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Trc Companies, Inc. is seeking an experienced Solid Waste Engineer for their Madison, WI office. This role involves engineering design, project management, and team support in landfill and solid waste operations.

The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience, a Professional Engineer License, and proficiency with AutoCAD. Benefits include comprehensive health insurance and a competitive 401k package.

Qualifications

• Professional Engineer License required within six months.
• 5+ years of landfill design experience required.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and Civil 3D preferred.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Engineering design and team support for waste resources projects.
• Project management with a focus on landfill operations.
• Design, permitting, and construction oversight for landfill-related projects.

Skills

Landfill design

Landfill permitting

Stormwater design

AutoCAD

Communication skills

Education

Professional Engineer License

5+ years of experience

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Job description

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Solid Waste Engineer (Project Level or Senior Level) to join our Geo-Environmental and Civil Engineering division. The ideal candidate must have 5+ years of solid waste experience; a Professional Engineering License (PE) in Wisconsin, or another relevant state, is preferred.

The position is based in Wisconsin, preferably Madison, WI.

The role provides opportunities for engineering design including detail preparation, land grading, stormwater calculations, report writing, permit application preparation and construction quality control. Projects include the design, permitting, construction, and operations support of municipal/industrial landfills, transfer stations, convenience centers, recycling facilities, and composting operations.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities include engineering design, team support, and project management on a variety of waste resources engineering projects, with a particular focus on landfill design, landfill gas systems, landfill leachate systems, construction planning and oversight, landfill closure, landfill operations, landfill post‑closure care, transfer station design, MRF design, and recycling centers.

• In addition to Solid Waste design, the successful applicant may also have experience in site planning, stormwater management, erosion and sediment control, drainage design, grading plans, geotechnical engineering, etc.

  Experience in all of these areas is not required to apply; however we are seeking individuals with experience in as many of these areas as possible:

  • Landfill design
  • 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, emissions reporting
  • Facility siting, design, and construction management for landfills, transfer stations, convenience centers, materials 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‑to‑energy systems
  • Other waste to energy technologies including anaerobic digestion and biogas

Qualifications

• Professional Engineer License required; Wisconsin or other applicable state required within six months.
• 5+ years of landfill design experience required.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and Civil 3D, preferred.
• Excellent written, oral and interpersonal communication skills required.
• Excellent technical/computer skills required.
• Ability to work in a team environment and on multiple projects at the same time.
• Ability to mentor and train junior staff.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance.
• 401k package that includes both traditional and Roth IRA options and Company match.
• Paid time off contingent upon full‑time or part‑time status and level of seniority (ranging from 15 to 25 days per year).
• All full‑time employees enjoy a minimum of 8 paid holidays per year.
• TRC ensures that all employees, including those that work part‑time, receive paid sick, family, and disability leave in accordance with the laws of their state of residence.

Compensation

In accordance with local law, the salary range is USD $70,012.80 to USD $125,000.00 per year. Compensation will vary based upon experience, education, skill level, geographic location, and other compensable factors.

Employees may be eligible for participation in the Company’s annual discretionary bonus program, contingent on Company, Business Segment, and Individual performance against key performance indicators that vary by year and employee.

Disclaimers and Equal Opportunity Statement

TRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of 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 made based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.