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Trilon

Senior Landfill Engineer

Maumee, OH · On-site

$43 - $62/hr

Solid waste landfill design, permitting, and operational support for municipal and private landfill facilities. * Preparation of landfill permitting documents, construction plans, technical ...

Trihydro Corporation

Solid Waste Engineer

Roseville, CA · On-site

$95 - $150/hr

Lead planning and design efforts for solid waste infrastructure, containment systems, and leachate and landfill gas management systems to create safe, efficient waste facilities that serve ...

Kershaw County

Scalemaster - Solid Waste

Camden, SC · On-site

$15/hr

Scalemaster will work in conjunction with landfill equipment operators, roll off drivers and Solid Waste Director. Qualifications: * Requires high school diploma or equivalent combination of training ...

Trihydro Corporation

Solid Waste Engineer

Casper, WY · On-site

$80 - $130/hr

Lead planning and design efforts for solid waste infrastructure, containment systems, and leachate and landfill gas management systems to create safe, efficient waste facilities that serve ...

Trihydro Corporation

Solid Waste Engineer

Magna, UT · On-site

Lead planning and design efforts for solid waste infrastructure, containment systems, and leachate and landfill gas management systems to create safe, efficient waste facilities that serve ...

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How much do solid waste landfill jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 4, 2026, the average hourly pay for solid waste landfill in the United States is $21.59, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.11 and $21.39 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a solid waste landfill job?

Solid waste landfill jobs are positions involved in the operation and management of landfill sites where non-hazardous waste is disposed of and managed. Workers in these roles may be responsible for tasks such as operating heavy equipment, monitoring environmental compliance, sorting and covering waste, and ensuring safety regulations are followed. These jobs play a crucial role in managing community waste, preventing pollution, and protecting public health. Careers in this field can range from equipment operators and site technicians to environmental engineers and landfill managers.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a solid waste landfill operator, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Solid Waste Landfill Operator, you need knowledge of waste management practices, environmental regulations, and a high school diploma or equivalent. Experience with heavy equipment operation, landfill management systems, and relevant certifications like a Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA) certification are typical requirements. Attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and a strong commitment to safety and teamwork help individuals excel in this role. These skills and qualifications are critical for ensuring regulatory compliance, maintaining environmental standards, and keeping landfill operations efficient and safe.

What are some common challenges faced by professionals working at a solid waste landfill, and how can they be addressed?

Professionals working at solid waste landfills often face challenges such as managing odor control, ensuring compliance with environmental regulations, and operating heavy machinery safely. Effective communication with team members and ongoing training in environmental best practices help mitigate these challenges. Additionally, staying updated on regulatory changes and participating in safety meetings can enhance workplace safety and operational efficiency.

What is the difference between Solid Waste Landfill vs Waste Management Technician?

AspectSolid Waste LandfillWaste Management Technician
CertificationsOSHA safety training, CDL often preferredOSHA safety training, CDL may be required
Work EnvironmentOutdoor, landfill sites, heavy equipmentOutdoor, waste collection sites, trucks and equipment
Industry UsageDesign, operation, and maintenance of landfillsCollection, transportation, and disposal of waste

Solid Waste Landfill workers focus on managing landfill sites, including operation and maintenance, while Waste Management Technicians handle waste collection and transportation. Both roles require safety certifications and work outdoors, but their daily tasks and responsibilities differ significantly within the waste management industry.

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Infographic showing various Solid Waste Landfill job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 84% Full Time, 10% Part Time, and 5% Contract. Highlights an 89% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 8% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $44,906 per year, or $21.6 per hour.

Sr. Project Engineer or Project Manager - Solid Waste

Luxus

West Palm Beach, FL • On-site

$100K - $150K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 4 days ago

Job description

Senior Project Engineer / Project Manager - Solid Waste
Company: SCS Engineers
Office Locations: West Palm Beach, Florida, Coconut Creek, Fort Lauderdale, Miami
Work Arrangement: Hybrid remote or fully remote
Experience Level: 8+ Years
Professional Registration: Florida Professional Engineer-or ability to obtain reciprocity within six months
Compensation: $100,000-$150,000 base salary, plus annual bonus and employee-ownership benefits
Recruiting Representation: Luxus Group | AEC Talent Partners
Build Your Career with a Leading Employee-Owned Environmental Engineering Firm
SCS Engineers is seeking an experienced Senior Project Engineer or Project Manager to support and help lead its growing solid waste engineering practice in South Florida.
This position offers the opportunity to manage technically challenging projects involving landfill design, landfill gas systems, solid waste infrastructure, composting facilities, permitting, construction, and operational support for municipal and private-sector clients.
Depending on experience, the selected professional may serve as a technical project engineer, project manager, client manager, and Engineer of Record. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced solid waste engineer who wants to combine technical design, project leadership, client interaction, staff development, and business growth within a nationally recognized environmental consulting firm.
The position may be based from SCS Engineers' West Palm Beach or Coconut Creek office under a hybrid work arrangement.
Why This Opportunity Stands Out
  • Join a nationally recognized environmental consulting and engineering firm with more than 50 years of industry experience.
  • Become an employee-owner through SCS Engineers' 100% employer-funded ESOP.
  • Work on diverse solid waste projects throughout South Florida.
  • Serve as Engineer of Record on projects aligned with your experience and qualifications.
  • Manage projects from initial planning and permitting through design, construction, and operational support.
  • Build relationships with municipal authorities, private waste companies, facility owners, contractors, and regulatory agencies.
  • Mentor junior engineers and contribute to the continued growth of the South Florida solid waste practice.
  • Participate in business development, proposal preparation, industry conferences, and client strategy.
  • Receive a competitive base salary, annual bonus opportunity, retirement benefits, and long-term career advancement potential.

Primary Responsibilities
Solid Waste Engineering and Design
  • Prepare and review engineering calculations, design drawings, technical specifications, reports, construction documents, and permit applications.
  • Support or lead projects involving:
    • Municipal solid waste landfills
    • Landfill expansions and cell development
    • Landfill closure and post-closure systems
    • Landfill gas collection and control systems
    • Landfill gas migration monitoring
    • Leachate collection and management systems
    • Stormwater and drainage infrastructure
    • Landfill roads, utilities, and supporting civil infrastructure
    • Transfer stations and material recovery facilities
    • Composting and organics-management facilities
    • Renewable natural gas and beneficial-use projects
    • Solid waste planning and operational improvements
  • Apply advanced civil, environmental, and geotechnical engineering principles to complex solid waste assignments.
  • Evaluate technical alternatives and develop practical, cost-effective solutions for clients.
  • Coordinate design activities across civil, environmental, geotechnical, survey, construction, and regulatory disciplines.
  • Provide technical guidance on project-specific engineering challenges.

Project and Client Management
  • Manage projects from initial scope development through design, permitting, bidding, construction, and closeout.
  • Develop project scopes, schedules, staffing plans, budgets, and deliverables.
  • Monitor project performance and help ensure assignments are completed on time and within budget.
  • Communicate directly with clients regarding project status, technical recommendations, schedules, costs, and regulatory requirements.
  • Represent SCS Engineers during client meetings, public meetings, regulatory discussions, conferences, and industry events.
  • Serve as Engineer of Record when appropriate based on project needs and professional qualifications.
  • Maintain strong working relationships with public-sector and private-sector clients throughout South Florida.

Permitting and Regulatory Coordination
  • Prepare and coordinate environmental and solid waste permit applications.
  • Support permitting activities involving applicable local, state, and federal agencies.
  • Respond to agency comments and help clients navigate technical and regulatory requirements.
  • Maintain awareness of evolving solid waste, landfill gas, air-quality, environmental, and facility-design regulations.
  • Assist clients with compliance strategies involving landfill operations, emissions, monitoring, and environmental reporting.

Construction and Field Support
  • Provide construction-phase engineering and operational support.
  • Perform field inspections, data collection, site assessments, surveys, and construction observations.
  • Support construction quality assurance activities, including landfill liner and cover system installation.
  • Review contractor submittals, requests for information, change orders, and construction documentation.
  • Conduct fieldwork in varied terrain and South Florida weather conditions.
  • Travel to project sites as required.

Team Leadership and Business Development
  • Coordinate the work of engineers, designers, technicians, scientists, and field personnel.
  • Mentor and support the professional development of junior staff.
  • Assist with workload planning, project staffing, technical reviews, and quality-control processes.
  • Prepare proposals, scopes of work, fee estimates, and client presentations.
  • Identify new project opportunities within existing and prospective client relationships.
  • Attend professional conferences, association meetings, trade shows, and client-development events.
  • Help expand SCS Engineers' solid waste presence throughout the South Florida market.

Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, or a closely related discipline.
  • At least eight years of relevant engineering or environmental consulting experience.
  • Demonstrated experience within the solid waste industry.
  • Experience with one or more of the following:
    • Landfill design and permitting
    • Landfill gas collection and control systems
    • Landfill infrastructure
    • Air-quality or emissions compliance
    • Leachate-management systems
    • Landfill closure or post-closure care
    • Construction quality assurance
    • Solid waste facility operations
  • Active Florida Professional Engineer license, preferably in Civil Engineering, or the ability to obtain Florida reciprocity within six months.
  • Ability to prepare and review technical calculations, drawings, reports, specifications, and permit applications.
  • Strong written, verbal, organizational, and client-communication skills.
  • Ability to work independently while coordinating effectively with multidisciplinary teams.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office and commonly used environmental consulting software.
  • Valid driver's license and driving record in good standing.
  • Ability and willingness to perform fieldwork in varied terrain and weather conditions.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Consulting experience serving municipal and private-sector solid waste clients.
  • Experience managing multidisciplinary engineering projects, budgets, schedules, and staff.
  • Established relationships within the South Florida solid waste or environmental market.
  • Knowledge of Florida solid waste permitting and regulatory requirements.
  • Experience serving as Engineer of Record.
  • Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D.
  • Experience preparing proposals and participating in client development.
  • Familiarity with landfill gas, renewable natural gas, methane-emissions reduction, composting, or other climate-related infrastructure.

Who This Position Is Best Suited For
This opportunity is particularly well suited for:
  • A solid waste engineer who is ready to progress into a formal project-management role.
  • An experienced project manager who wants greater technical, client, and business-development responsibility.
  • A civil or environmental engineer with hands-on landfill design, permitting, landfill gas, or construction experience.
  • A consulting professional who enjoys balancing office-based engineering with client meetings and field assignments.
  • A Florida PE who wants the opportunity to serve as Engineer of Record and mentor developing engineers.
  • A solid waste professional who wants long-term advancement and ownership potential within an employee-owned firm.
  • An engineer relocating to South Florida who wants to join an established national firm with a strong environmental mission.

Compensation and Employee-Ownership Benefits
Base Salary: $100,000-$150,000 annually
Final compensation will be determined based on professional experience, technical capabilities, project-management background, licensure, location, client relationships, and internal equity.
SCS Engineers also offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
  • Annual bonus program
  • 100% employer-funded Employee Stock Ownership Plan
  • 401(k) plan with employer match
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Life and disability insurance
  • Student-debt employer contribution program
  • Paid time off
  • Paid holidays
  • Paid parental leave
  • Professional development and career-advancement opportunities

About SCS Engineers
For more than 50 years, SCS Engineers has helped public- and private-sector clients address complex environmental and infrastructure challenges. The firm's work includes solid waste management, landfill engineering, landfill gas and renewable energy, environmental compliance, remediation, sustainability, and climate-related solutions.
SCS Engineers is a 100% employee-owned firm, giving employees the opportunity to contribute to-and benefit from-the organization's continued growth and success.
Whether reducing methane emissions, designing critical waste-management infrastructure, repurposing contaminated properties, producing alternative energy, or advancing carbon-management solutions, SCS Engineers is committed to protecting the environment and helping clients build more sustainable operations.
Equal Employment Opportunity
SCS Engineers is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other status protected by applicable law.
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