Civil Engineer III
About The Position
The Civil Engineer III will support seven landfills and three transfer stations in Tennessee. This role requires significant experience in the environmental and solid waste industry and applies engineering, problem-solving, and management skills across a diverse portfolio of technical projects. The engineer is directly responsible for engineering and construction at solid waste disposal facilities, communicates with senior management, and directs and mentors junior staff. The position manages consulting firms and landfill construction projects, maintains relationships with regulators, tracks capital budgets and landfill capacity, evaluates facility compliance and expansion potential, and develops engineering solutions to operational, environmental, and compliance challenges. It also participates in acquisition and divestiture reviews and supports the training and supervision of WM technical staff.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a similar area of study.
- Five years of related experience.
- Must have or be willing to obtain a REAL ID or TSA-approved alternative if business air travel or access to federal property is required.
Responsibilities
- Engage, direct, and manage consulting firms performing work at solid waste facilities, including permit applications, construction plans, site monitoring, and regulatory submittals; ensure the final work product.
- Maintain working relationships with regulators and serve as a direct technical and permitting contact between regulatory agencies and operating sites; represent WM at permit meetings, hearings, and site inspections.
- Represent WM as a community liaison and at technical conferences and other forums.
- Manage landfill construction projects from preparation of construction plans through final approval, including consultants, contractors, budgets, bid documents, bid letting, contract administration, coordination of contractors and construction quality assurance firms, and materials ordering and delivery.
- Manage and track capital budgets for engineering and construction projects and report to local management and corporate using company procedures.
- Coordinate landfill capacity tracking, including airspace calculations, capacity projections, fill sequencing plans, and schedules for cell construction and closure.
- Evaluate sites through regular visits for compliance with construction and permit documents and for site expansion potential; pursue required or beneficial permits and permit modifications.
- Collaborate with WM professionals and subject matter experts to develop cost-effective engineering solutions for operational, environmental, and compliance issues at landfills, transfer stations, hauling operations, and other businesses.
- Provide technical expertise and direction to management and functional areas such as finance, legal, and safety to support resolution of issues.
- Participate in acquisition reviews and coordinate and evaluate divestitures, including pro forma modeling assistance and due diligence interaction with corporate and executive management.
- Assist with training, mentoring, and supervising WM technical staff assigned to the team.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Life insurance and short-term disability coverage.
- Stock purchase plan.
- Company matching on a 401(k).
- Paid vacation, holidays, and personal days.
- Benefits may vary by site.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
