Staff Engineer

Weaver Consultants Group; Granger (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Weaver Consultants Group is hiring a Staff Engineer to support environmental and civil engineering projects, including design, installation, monitoring, and regulatory compliance for landfills and transfer stations.

The role involves fieldwork, travel, and overnight stays, with supervision from senior staff. A 4-year degree and strong communication skills are required, and EIT/PE or surveying skills are a plus.

Qualifications

• BS in Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Geological Engineering or Environmental Engineering is required.
• 0–4 years of experience in engineering.
• Proficiency in MS Word and Excel.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Willingness to work independently as well as in a team.
• EIT or PE certification desired.
• Proficiency in surveying desired.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD/Civil 3D desired.
• Soils mechanics class with laboratory desired.
• Ability to travel will be required, often on limited notice.
• Valid driver’s license with a driving record in good standing required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and implementing engineering plans including grading, drainage, utilities, and storm water management.
• Support solid waste engineering design and permitting for landfills, transfer stations, and recycling facilities.
• Prepare technical reports such as operating plans, QA/QC, and permit applications.
• Collect air and water monitoring samples.
• Analyze technical data and communicate findings clearly.
• Use AutoCAD to design projects and draft drawings.
• Monitor construction activities on site, including QA/QC inspections.
• Coordinate with senior staff and manage field oversight across multiple states.
• Support senior staff to complete tasks as needed.

Skills

MS Word

Excel

Written communication

Team player

Education

BS in Civil/Environmental/Geotechnical Eng

Tools

AutoCAD/Civil 3D

Surveying

Job description

Job Details Level: Management | Job Location: Granger IN - Granger, IN 46530 | Position Type: Full Time | Education Level: 4 Year Degree | Job Category: Engineering

Weaver Consultants Group is growing and seeking highly motivated professionals. From design to engineering and permitting assistance, no other privately‑held engineering firm offers a more comprehensive range of services to the Solid Waste industry than our diverse team. Whether you’re a student, early‑career professional, or seasoned leader, Weaver Consultants Group provides a place where you can flourish throughout the many stages of your career. We invest in our employees’ personal and professional development, empowering them to learn, grow, and reach their maximum potential.

Weaver Consultants Group is looking for a Staff Engineer who is interested in environmental and civil engineering, specifically the design, installation, construction, monitoring, assessment, regulatory compliance, and operations and maintenance of environmental control and monitoring systems for landfills and transfer stations. This position will require field work, travel and overnight stays, including weekends. As our Staff Engineer you will take direction from and work beneath senior level staff.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the development and implementation of engineering plans, including grading, drainage, utilities, force mains, leachate collection systems, landfill gas collection systems, landfill cell construction, infrastructure construction, storm water management and erosion and sediment control.
• Solid waste engineering design and permitting (landfills, transfer stations and recycling facilities).
• Prepare technical reports such as operating plans, CQA reports, and permit applications.
• Collect air and water monitoring samples.
• Analyze technical data.
• Effective communication with colleagues and superiors.
• Use of computer‑aided design (AutoCAD) packages to design projects.
• Monitor and document construction activities at solid waste landfill facilities, including field inspection and testing of soils and geosynthetic liners. On‑site job training will be provided, as necessary.
• Field duties that include the supervision and performance of construction quality assurance and construction quality control activities in several states, including the construction of landfill components and other environmental control systems; collaboration and coordination with senior staff and management and direction of support staff.
• Support senior staff as needed to complete tasks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Geological Engineering or Environmental Engineering required.
• 0–4 years of experience in engineering.
• Proficiency in MS Word and Excel.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Willingness to work independently as well as in a team environment.
• EIT or PE certification desired.
• Proficiency in surveying desired.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD/Civil 3D desired.
• Soils mechanics class with laboratory desired.
• Ability to travel will be required, often on limited notice.
• Valid driver’s license with a driving record in good standing required.

EOE/AA/M/F/Vet/Disability

Weaver Consultants Group maintains a drug‑free workplace.