Solid Waste Engineer - Project Manager

Civil and Environmental Consultants; Franklin (TN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Matching 401(k)

Profit sharing

Performance bonus

Company stock

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Short and long-term disability

Tuition assistance

Professional development

Work-life balance

Job summary

Civil and Environmental Consultants in Franklin, TN, is hiring a Solid Waste Engineer - Project Manager to lead projects on waste management facilities. This role involves design, permitting, and construction services while mentoring junior staff and ensuring regulatory compliance.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of relevant experience, a Bachelor's degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering, and proficiency in Microsoft Office and Autodesk Civil 3D. Benefits include a 401(k), profit sharing, and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in design, permitting, and construction of waste disposal facilities.
• Ability to manage projects and lead teams to deliver on scope, schedule, and budget.
• Professional Engineering Licensure or ability to obtain Tennessee licensure.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, analysis, permitting, and construction-phase services for solid waste management facilities.
• Mentor and supervise junior engineers to ensure successful project delivery.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and quality of project deliverables.

Skills

5+ years of experience in waste disposal facilities design

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Proficient in Autodesk Civil 3D

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil, Geotechnical, or Environmental Engineering

Master of Science preferred

Job description

solid waste engineer - project manager

Franklin, TN (Nashville office)

job type

full-time

category

waste management

overview

As a Solid Waste Engineering Project Manager for Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc. (CEC) in our Nashville, TN office, you will support the design, analysis, permitting, and preparation of drawings and technical specifications for solid waste disposal facilities, including coal combustion residual (CCR) and industrial facilities. Your engineering tasks will involve landfill system design, leachate and stormwater infrastructure, gas collection systems, site roadways, and support structures. You will prepare technical reports, permit applications, construction documents, cost estimates, and solid waste management plans, and collaborate with internal teams, clients, contractors, and regulatory agencies from conceptual design through permitting, bidding, and construction. You will also mentor junior staff to ensure successful project delivery.

key responsibilities

• Lead design, analysis, permitting, and construction-phase services for solid waste, coal combustion residual (CCR), and industrial waste management facilities
• Oversee landfill system design, including liners, leachate and stormwater infrastructure, gas collection systems, site roadways, and support structures
• Prepare technical reports, permit applications, construction documents, specifications, cost estimates, and solid waste management plans
• Conduct field and office coordination with clients, contractors, regulatory agencies, and project teams to ensure project success
• Mentor and supervise junior engineers and technical staff, supporting professional development and project delivery
• Ensure regulatory compliance and quality of project deliverables in accordance with client expectations and engineering standards

qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in design, permitting, document preparation, and construction quality assurance of waste disposal facilities
• Coordinate regulatory agency review and permitting processes for complex projects
• Bachelor of Science in Civil, Geotechnical, or Environmental Engineering; Master of Science preferred
• Professional Engineering Licensure or ability to obtain Tennessee licensure
• Apply consulting project business practices and project delivery methods
• Manage projects and lead teams to deliver on scope, schedule, and budget
• Write technical reports, proposals, and other project documentation
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Autodesk Civil 3D

preferred capabilities

• Lead multidisciplinary teams on complex waste disposal or environmental projects
• Develop and implement strategies for regulatory compliance and permitting efficiency
• Mentor junior engineers and staff
• Experience with client development or business growth initiatives

benefits

• Matching 401(k)
• Profit sharing
• Performance bonus
• Company stock
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Short and long‑term disability
• Tuition assistance
• Professional development
• Work‑life balance

equal opportunity employment

CEC is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in recruiting, hiring or promotion based on race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status), national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis or characteristic prohibited by applicable federal, state or local law.