Staff Engineer

Weaver-Consultants-Group; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Weaver Consultants Group seeks a Staff Engineer with 0-3 years of experience to contribute to environmental and civil engineering efforts, including design, installation, monitoring, and regulatory compliance for landfills and transfer stations.

This role involves fieldwork, travel (including overnights), and collaboration with senior staff. Proficiency in AutoCAD/Civil3D and MS Word/Excel is required; EIT is preferred to support project success.

Qualifications

• Bachelors of Science in Civil or Environmental Engineering required.
• 0–3 years of related experience.
• Proficiency in MS Word and Excel; EIT certification preferred.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to travel and a valid driver's license.
• Advanced experience in AutoCAD/Civil3D is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist in 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 AutoCAD for project design; Construction observation and documentation; Support senior staff; Overtime may be required.

Skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD/Civil3D

MS Word

Excel

Job description

Staff EngineerWe 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 applicationsCollecting air and water monitoring samplesAnalyzing technical dataEffective communication with colleagues and superiorsUse of computer-aided design (AutoCAD) packages to design projectsConstruction observation and documentationSupport 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 employeesQualifications:Bachelors of Science in Civil or Environmental Engineering0-3 years of related experienceProficiency MS Word and Excel.EIT certification preferredExcellent written and oral communication skillsAbility to travel will be required, often on short noticeValid Driver's licenseAdvanced experience in AutoCAD/Civil3D is a plusFrom 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. If you are a motivated and committed individual, please apply to join our growing team!EOE/AA/M/F/Vet/DisabilityWeaver Consultants Group maintains a drug-free workplace.