Solid Waste Engineer

Trihydro Corporation; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement plan with 6% match

Paid time off

Comprehensive health insurance

Job summary

A leading environmental consulting firm in the United States is seeking a highly motivated Solid Waste Engineer responsible for managing projects related to solid waste facilities and environmental compliance. The candidate should have 15+ years of relevant experience, a Bachelor's degree in civil or environmental engineering, and a PE license. This position offers a collaborative work environment and comprehensive benefits including health insurance and a leading 401(k) retirement plan. Salary range is $90,000 - $160,000.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of relevant experience.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• Experience managing projects and budgets in solid waste and remediation fields.

Responsibilities

• Manage civil and environmental engineering projects.
• Lead planning and design efforts for solid waste infrastructure.
• Oversee contaminated site remediation projects.

Skills

Project management

Strong communication skills

Problem-solving abilities

Attention to detail

Initiative

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil or environmental engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

AutoCAD or Civil3D

Job description

Phoenix, AZ US (Primary)
Roseville, CA 95747 US
San Luis Obispo, CA US
Signal Hill, CA US
US

Category

Bachelor's Degree

Experienced

Job Summary

Trihydro, one of the top environmental and engineering consulting firms in the country, has an opening for a highly motivated Solid Waste Engineer. The successful candidate will join our Solid Waste team to support projects in Wyoming, Colorado, Arizona, California, and Nebraska assisting clients across many industries with effective, responsive, and safe solutions. If you have a passion for solving complex environmental challenges, we encourage you to apply!

This full‑time office‑based position requires approximately 40‑45 hours per week and involves a blend of field work, strong communication skills, and problem‑solving abilities. If you thrive in a fast‑paced, collaborative environment, this opportunity is ideal for you.

Key Responsibilities

• Independently manage civil and environmental engineering projects related to solid waste facilities, landfills and transfer stations, environmental permitting, and regulatory compliance.
• Lead planning and design efforts for solid waste infrastructure, containment systems, and leachate and landfill gas management.
• Oversee contaminated site remediation projects including nature and extent studies, evaluation of corrective measures, implementation of remediation strategies, environmental due diligence assessments, and analysis and remediation of emerging contaminants.
• Manage and evaluate data, perform analyses, and compare findings to relevant studies and local, state, and federal standards for regulatory compliance.
• Manage scope, schedule, budget, and reporting for assigned projects.
• Manage project staff and subcontractors, assigning resources as necessary to complete project tasks on schedule and within budget.
• Develop work plans and health & safety plans, ensuring field staff have been appropriately briefed on relevant plan details.
• Coordinate with regulatory agencies, subcontractors, and clients to execute environmental investigation and remediation projects.
• Prepare investigation summary, remedy implementation, performance monitoring, and site closure reports for submittal to clients and agencies.
• Develop new business throughout the United States.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of relevant experience.
• A bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, environmental engineering, or a related field.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license and the ability to obtain licensure in additional states if necessary.
• Direct industry employment history managing projects, budgets, and preparing cost estimates in the solid waste and remediation fields.
• Attention to detail and accuracy, with a commitment to producing high‑quality deliverables.
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills to communicate effectively with clients and project team members.
• Initiative and motivation to complete project deliverables on schedule and within budget.
• The ability to travel to client sites and other Trihydro offices.
• Working knowledge of health & safety practices and a commitment to safe operations.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint (experience with Microsoft Project or equivalent project scheduling tools is helpful).
• Experience with AutoCAD software, Civil3D, Leapfrog, or other 3D modeling software is a plus.
• The ability to grasp scientific concepts and apply them to technical challenges.
• Desire and initiative to develop business throughout the United States.

What We Offer

• Industry‑leading 401(k) retirement plan, including a 6% discretionary match.
• Paid time off including vacation, flex, sick, paid family medical leave, and holiday pay.
• Comprehensive health insurance program (medical, dental, vision, and prescription).
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth.
• A collaborative and inclusive work environment.
• Mentoring and opportunities for professional advancement.
• Best‑in‑class safety culture.

Summary pay range: $90,000 - $160,000

This position will remain open until a qualified candidate has been selected.

Trihydro is an Equal Opportunity, affirmatively action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, or because of a protected veteran status.

If you are an individual with a disability and require assistance completing our application, please contact one of our recruiters at 800-359-0251 or [e-mail].

Ready to put your passion to practice? We are looking for bright and driven individuals to join us in our mission to create and apply smart, cutting‑edge solutions to some of the world’s biggest engineering and environmental challenges.