Staff Engineer

Weaver Consultants Group; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Weaver Consultants Group is seeking a Staff Engineer in Illinois to support environmental and civil projects, including landfill and transfer station systems. The role involves field work, design using AutoCAD Civil3D, data collection, and reporting while collaborating with senior staff.

Ideal candidates have 0–3 years of related experience, strong communication skills, and willingness to travel on short notice. A BS in Civil or Environmental Engineering is required; EIT is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Civil or Environmental Engineering.
• 0-3 years of related experience.
• Proficiency MS Word and Excel.
• EIT certification preferred.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to travel will be required, often on short notice.
• Valid Driver's license.
• Advanced experience in AutoCAD/Civil3D is a plus.

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
• Construction observation and documentation
• 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

Skills

AutoCAD/Civil3D

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil or Environmental Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

We are 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, and some travel and overnight stays including weekends will be required. 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 for this position 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
• Construction observation and documentation
• 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

• Bachelors of Science in Civil or Environmental Engineering
• 0-3 years of related experience
• Proficiency MS Word and Excel.
• EIT certification preferred
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to travel will be required, often on short notice
• Valid Driver's license
• Advanced experience in AutoCAD/Civil3D is a plus

From its inception in 1991, Weaver Consultants Group has been founded upon the tenets of attentive and responsive customer service, strong project management, and solid internal financial controls. The quality of our people, our focus on understanding and responding to our clients' needs, and our application of good business management practices have resulted in most new projects originating from our existing customer base. Over the years, our professionals have faced the challenges of a constantly changing industry. Shifting federal and state regulations, cultural trends, and technical innovations have vastly impacted the way businesses work. Throughout it all, our team has remained dedicated to our clients, helping to identify pragmatic solutions to help them achieve their business objectives.

Weaver Consultants Group prides itself on our people - A talented group of engineers, scientists, support staff and administrators who are as dedicated to client service as they are to their professional or technical discipline.

EOE/AA/M/F/Vet/Disability

Weaver Consultants Group maintains a drug-free workplace.