Solid Waste Engineering - Project Manager

Civil and Environmental Consultants; Johnson City (TN); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Matching 401(k)

Profit sharing

Performance bonus

Company stock

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Tuition assistance

Work-life balance

Job summary

Civil and Environmental Consultants is seeking a Civil & Solid Waste Engineering Project Manager for their Johnson City, TN office. The role involves managing civil/site development and solid waste engineering projects, overseeing design, permitting, and construction. Candidates should have over 7 years of relevant experience, a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, and a Professional Engineer license. Benefits include a matching 401(k), performance bonus, and comprehensive health insurance. This is a hybrid position allowing for work-life balance.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in civil/site development and/or solid waste engineering.
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) licensure required, with Tennessee licensure or ability to obtain.
• Experience managing projects, including budgeting and scheduling.

Responsibilities

• Manage civil/site development and solid waste engineering projects.
• Oversee design elements for various developments.
• Coordinate regulatory permitting and agency reviews.

Skills

Civil/site development

Solid waste engineering

Project management

Client coordination

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Education

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

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

HydroCAD

HEC-RAS

Job description

Location

Johnson City, TN, USA

Overview

As a Civil & Solid Waste Engineering Project Manager for Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc. (CEC) in our Johnson City, TN office, you’ll lead a diverse portfolio of land development, site civil, and solid waste engineering projects, including municipal, commercial, industrial, and waste disposal facilities. You’ll manage projects from concept through construction while mentoring staff and partnering closely with clients and regulatory agencies. This hybrid role provides the opportunity to oversee design, permitting, construction, and quality assurance while supporting professional development for your team.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage civil/site development and solid waste engineering projects from proposal through construction, including oversight of scope, schedule, budget, and quality control.
• Lead the design and review of site layout, grading, stormwater management, utilities, and erosion control for commercial, residential, industrial, and institutional developments.
• Oversee solid waste facility design elements such as landfill liner systems, leachate and stormwater infrastructure, gas collection systems, site roadways, and support facilities.
• Prepare and oversee technical reports, permit applications, plans, specifications, cost estimates, solid waste management plans, and construction documents.
• Coordinate regulatory permitting and agency review processes at the local, state, and federal levels.
• Support construction‑phase services, including construction quality assurance (CQA) as applicable.
• Perform QA/QC reviews to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, engineering standards, and client expectations.
• Serve as a primary client contact and collaborate with contractors, subconsultants, and internal teams.
• Mentor and supervise junior engineers and technical staff, supporting professional development and performance growth.
• Participate in business development activities, including proposal preparation, scope development, and strategic client growth initiatives.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive experience in civil/site development and/or solid waste engineering within a consulting environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Environmental, or Geotechnical Engineering; Master’s degree preferred.
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) licensure required, with Tennessee licensure or ability to obtain.
• Experience managing projects, including budgeting, scheduling, and client coordination.
• Experience with permitting and regulatory coordination for civil and/or solid waste facilities.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D; experience with stormwater modeling tools such as HydroCAD or HEC‑RAS preferred.
• Strong knowledge of consulting project delivery, including proposal development and profitable project execution.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including technical report and proposal writing.
• Experience mentoring and developing staff, with demonstrated leadership skills.

Preferred Capabilities

• Active participation in professional organizations or client‑focused industry groups.
• Experience leading complex civil or solid waste projects.
• Established relationships with regulatory agencies and industry stakeholders.

Benefits

Benefits include a matching 401(k), profit sharing, performance bonus, company stock, medical, dental, and vision insurance, short‑ and long‑term disability, tuition assistance, professional development, and work‑life balance.

EEO Statement

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.