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Dane County, WI

LTE Solid Waste Engineer

Madison, WI · On-site

$44.56/hr

Non-Exempt Bargaining Unit: 1871 Description Dane County Waste & Renewables in Madison, WI has a current vacancy for a Limited Term Employee (LTE) Solid Waste Engineer. Limited Term Employees (LTEs ...

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As of Jul 9, 2026, the average yearly pay for waste engineer in the United States is $101,752.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $84,000.00 and $116,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Waste Engineer vs Environmental Engineer?

AspectWaste EngineerEnvironmental Engineer
CredentialsBachelor's in Environmental, Civil, or Chemical Engineering; certifications like Waste Management CertificationBachelor's in Environmental, Civil, or Chemical Engineering; often similar certifications
Work EnvironmentIndustrial sites, waste treatment facilities, landfillsEnvironmental consulting firms, government agencies, industrial sites
Industry UsageFocuses on waste management, disposal, and recycling processesBroader environmental issues including pollution control, sustainability

Waste Engineers primarily focus on waste management and disposal processes, working in waste treatment facilities and landfills. Environmental Engineers have a broader scope, addressing pollution control, environmental compliance, and sustainability initiatives. Both roles require similar educational backgrounds and certifications, but their daily tasks and industry focus differ.

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Infographic showing various Waste Engineer job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 95% Full Time, 2% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 87% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $101,752 per year, or $48.9 per hour.
Senior Solid Waste Engineer

Senior Solid Waste Engineer

Geosyntec Consultants, Inc.

Bedford, NH • On-site, Remote

$103K - $141K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 22 days ago

Job description

Overview
Geosyntec has an exciting opportunity for a Solid Waste Engineer to join and continue to build our solid waste engineering practice in New England. This position can sit in our Bedford, NH office, with the opportunity to work on a hybrid or fully remote basis from the New England area (at the discretion of the Company). This position is well-suited for a talented, highly experienced individual who is interested in being a leader and contributing to innovative and challenging projects. You must have an entrepreneurial attitude, and an enthusiasm for leading business development and technical efforts to expand Geosyntec's market share. You will apply your extensive engineering and consulting experience to projects involving landfills, expansions, closures and post closure monitoring, transfer stations, surface impoundments, geologic and hydrogeologic investigations, solid waste planning, litigation support, and other solid waste management systems.
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. Each employee is unique, and your career at Geosyntec will be too. We offer competitive pay and benefits, and well-being programs to support you and your family.
To Learn More Visit: http://www.geosyntec.com/careers/
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Collaborating and mentoring are cornerstones of Geosyntec's culture. We operate under a sell-manage-do culture, and so we expect that you'd work on challenging technical projects while leveraging your existing knowledge and experience to help Geosyntec expand its current practices and capabilities through business development and client management. You may also be asked to take on project management responsibilities, along with staff management and development, and mentoring tasks.
Some of the key responsibilities for the position may include:
  • Management of the overall delivery of multiple projects within the scope / budget / schedule expectations and ensuring quality standards on project deliverables;
  • Business development; including bringing in new clients and obtaining repeat business from existing clients, leading proposal preparation, and developing and implementing a business development plan;
  • Management and mentorship of mid-career and early-career staff and managing subcontractors.
  • Oversee design activities for civil, landfill, stormwater, post-closure use (such as solar) and site layout.
  • Review and / or perform engineering analyses such as slope stability, hydrologic and landfill gas modeling, seismic, and seepage.
  • Preparation of permit applications, design calculations, drawings, technical specifications, and construction bid packages.
  • Oversee fieldwork associated with investigation, design, and construction quality assurance services.
  • Understand local, state, and federal regulations related to solid waste including Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) and Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA) sites.
  • Drive personal, company, and rental vehicles to client or company project or office sites, and other business locations, as needed.

Education and Licensure
  • Bachelor's degree in civil, environmental or geotechnical engineering, or a related field of study (required)
  • Advanced degree in a related field of study (preferred)
  • Professional registration (i.e., P.E.). (required)

Skills, Experience and Qualifications
  • At least 8 years of directly relevant experience in a consulting environment, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. (required)
  • Demonstrated strong interest in solid waste. (required)
  • Proven track record in client development and management. (required)
  • Strong oral and technical writing skills. (required)
  • Experience with modeling/design tools such as AutoCAD Civil3D, fate transport modeling, Slope/W, Vadose/W, Sigma/W, and ARCGIS. (preferred)
  • Regular field work and overnight travel. (required)
  • Current OSHA 40-hr HAZWOPER training and refreshers. (preferred)
  • 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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