Staff Engineer: Landfill & Environmental Systems Design

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

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.