Staff Engineer

Weaver Consultants Group; Naperville (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Opportunities for professional growth

Job summary

Weaver Consultants Group is seeking a Staff Engineer based in Naperville, Illinois, with 0 to 3 years of experience in environmental and civil engineering. This role involves overseeing the design and construction of environmental control systems across multiple states and requires collaboration with senior staff.

The ideal candidate is proficient in AutoCAD and has a Bachelor’s degree in relevant engineering disciplines. The position offers a competitive salary ranging from $65K to $75K and supports professional growth while maintaining a drug-free workplace.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering field is required.
• EIT certification desired.
• Ability to travel on short notice is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing engineering plans like grading and drainage.
• Design and permit solid waste engineering projects.
• Prepare technical reports and collect monitoring samples.
• Analyze technical data and communicate effectively with the team.
• Supervise construction quality assurance activities.

Skills

Proficiency in AutoCAD/Civil 3D

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Proficiency in MS Word and Excel

Surveying

Soils mechanics

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Geological Engineering or Environmental Engineering

Job description

Weaver Consultants Group is looking for a Staff Engineer with 0 to 3 years of experience 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 include field work, travel and overnight stays including weekends. Experience with AutoCAD C3D, hydrologic/hydraulic modeling software, and slope stability evaluation is a plus. As our Staff Engineer, you will take direction from and work beneath senior level staff. The ideal person seeks a fast‑paced, challenging environment, a place to grow and improve skills, and a collaborative environment that is conducive to the development of their personal skills.

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)
• Preparing technical reports such as operating plans, CQA reports, and permit applications
• Collecting air and water monitoring samples
• Analyzing technical data
• Effective communication with colleagues and superiors
• Use of computer‑aided design (AutoCAD) packages to design projects
• Monitoring and documentation of 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.
• Your field duties will include the following: 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. This often includes work in excess of 40 hours per week. Overtime pay is not offered to salaried employees.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Geological Engineering or Environmental Engineering required
• Proficiency MS Word and Excel.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Willingness to work independently as well as in a team environment.
• EIT 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.

Pay is commensurate with experience and qualifications. The salary for this position ranges from $65K to $75K. We offer a competitive benefits package and opportunities for professional growth.

EOE/AA/M/F/Vet/Disability

Weaver Consultants Group maintains a drug‑free workplace.