Geosyntec has an exciting opportunity for a Principal Solid Waste Engineer or Geologist to join our geoenvironmental and geotechnical practice, based out of our Grand Rapids, MI, Detroit, MI ...
Geosyntec has an exciting opportunity for a Principal Solid Waste Engineer or Geologist to join our geoenvironmental and geotechnical practice, based out of our Grand Rapids, MI, Detroit, MI ...
Geosyntec has an exciting opportunity for a Principal Solid Waste Engineer or Geologist to join our geoenvironmental and geotechnical practice, based out of our Grand Rapids, MI, Detroit, MI ...
Geosyntec has an exciting opportunity for a Principal Solid Waste Engineer or Geologist to join our geoenvironmental and geotechnical practice, based out of our Grand Rapids, MI, Detroit, MI ...
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Overview As a Solid Waste Engineering Project Manager for Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc. (CEC) in our Nashville, TN office, you'll support the design, analysis, permitting, and preparation ...
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SOLID WASTE MANAGER
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Overview As a Civil & Solid Waste Engineering Project Manager for Civil & Environmental Consultants ... Professional Engineer (P.E.) licensure required, with Tennessee licensure or ability to obtain
Manage solid waste and site development projects from proposal through construction, including ... Mentor and supervise junior engineers and technical staff, supporting their professional growth and ...
Manage solid waste and site development projects from proposal through construction, including ... Mentor and supervise junior engineers and technical staff, supporting their professional growth and ...
As a Civil & Solid Waste Engineering Project Manager for Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc ... Professional Engineer (P.E.) licensure required, with Tennessee licensure or ability to obtain
As a Civil & Solid Waste Engineering Project Manager for Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc ... Professional Engineer (P.E.) licensure required, with Tennessee licensure or ability to obtain
Manage solid waste and site development projects from proposal through construction, including ... Mentor and supervise junior engineers and technical staff, supporting their professional growth and ...
Manage solid waste and site development projects from proposal through construction, including ... Mentor and supervise junior engineers and technical staff, supporting their professional growth and ...
Overview As a Civil & Solid Waste Engineering Project Manager for Civil & Environmental Consultants ... Professional Engineer (P.E.) licensure required, with Tennessee licensure or ability to obtain
Overview As a Civil & Solid Waste Engineering Project Manager for Civil & Environmental Consultants ... Professional Engineer (P.E.) licensure required, with Tennessee licensure or ability to obtain
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Project Engineer - Solid Waste Location: St. Louis, MO Employment Type: Permanent, Full-Time Job Summary: We are seeking a skilled and motivated Project Engineer specializing in Solid Waste to join ...
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| Credentials | Bachelor's in Civil, Environmental, or related engineering; Professional Engineer (PE) often preferred | Bachelor's in Environmental, Civil, or Chemical Engineering; PE certification common |
| Work Environment | Waste management facilities, landfills, recycling plants | Environmental consulting firms, government agencies, industrial sites |
| Industry Usage | Focuses on waste collection, disposal, and landfill design | Broader environmental issues including pollution control and sustainability |
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Principal Solid Waste Engineer or Geologist
Indianapolis, IN โข On-site, Remote
Full-time
Re-posted 14 days ago
Job description
Do you want to build an impactful career to change the world for the better?ย
Geosyntec has an exciting opportunity for a Principal Solid Waste Engineer or Geologist to join our geoenvironmental and geotechnical practice, based out of our Grand Rapids, MI, Detroit, MI, Indianapolis, IN, Kansas City, MO, St. Louis, MO, Milwaukee, WI, or any of our Midwest based offices, with the opportunity for remote or hybrid-work scheduling. Our solid waste and landfill services practice engages in complex projects related to landfill, transfer station, surface impoundment design and permitting, geologic and hydrogeologic investigations, solid waste planning, and other solid waste management systems for our diverse client base throughout the Midwest. As a Principal level Engineer or Geologist you will have the opportunity to lead and mentor a dedicated staff of industry professionals, contribute to challenging technical work, and engage in business development efforts to expand our market share in the solid waste industry.ย ย
Geosyntec is an innovative, international engineering and consulting firm serving private and public-sector clients to address new ventures and complex problems involving our environment, natural resources, and civil infrastructure. Our engineers, scientists, technical and project employees serve our clients from offices across the world. Ranked by ENR as one of the top environmental engineering design firms, Geosyntec is internationally known for its technical leadership, broad experience, and exceptional client service.
We invest in our people.ย Each employee is unique, and your career at Geosyntec will be too.ย We offerย competitive pay and benefits, and well-being programsย to support you and your family.
To Learn More Visit:ย http://www.geosyntec.com/careers/.
Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesCollaboration and mentoring are cornerstones of Geosyntec's culture. You should expect to work closely with experienced professionals who will help integrate you into Geosyntec's culture as you advance to this next stage of your career.
We operate under a sell-manage-do culture, and so we expect all employees work on challenging technical projects while leveraging your existing knowledge and experience to help Geosyntec expand its current practices and capabilities.ย As a Principal Solid Waste Engineer or Geologist, you will have the opportunity to take on a mix of technical expertise, leadership, client relationship management, sales and business development, and mentoring roles.
Some of the key responsibilities for this senior level position include:
- Engage in sales, business development, marketing, and client relationship management to expand solid waste and landfill market presence;ย
- Landfill engineering design, including liner and final cover system design, landfill gas system design, site closure and financial assurance;
- Civil design, transfer station design, stormwater design, and site layout;
- Engineering analyses such as slope stability, hydrologic and landfill gas modeling, seismic, and seepage;
- Small project/task management and proposal preparation support;
- Understanding of local, state and federal regulations related to solid waste;
- Preparation of permit applications, design calculations, drawings, technical specifications, and permit applications; and
- Fieldwork associated with investigation, design and construction services.
- Drive personal, company, and rental vehicles to client or company project or office sites, and other business locations, as needed.
- Bachelor's degree in civil or geotechnical engineering, geology or environmental science. (required)
- Advanced degree in the same. (preferred)
- Professional certification (P.E., P.G. or equivalent) or ability to obtain within 2 years. (required)
- At least 10 years (15+ preferred) of related experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience. (required)
- Demonstrated interest and experience direclty related to solid waste. (required)
- Strong oral and technical writing skills. (required)
- Experience with modeling/design tools such as AUTOCAD, KYpipe, fate transport modeling, Slope/W, Vadose/W, Sigma/W, FLAC and ARCGIS. (preferred)
- Regular fieldwork up to 30% and overnight travel up to 30%. (required)
- Health & Safety training, medical monitoring, and client-driven drug and background testing may be required.
- Valid U.S. driver's license and a satisfactory driving record for business travel. (required)
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Employment Type: FULL_TIMEAbout Geosyntec Consultants
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Industry
Environmental quality programs administration
Company size
1,001 - 5,000 Employees
Headquarters location
Boca Raton, FL, US
Year founded
1983