Civil Engineer/Solid Waste Engineer - Project Manager

Civil & Environmental Consultants • Toledo, OH

25d • Hybrid

About The Position

Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc. (CEC) is seeking a Solid Waste Engineer (Project Manager) to join our growing team in Detroit, Michigan or Toledo, Ohio. This is an opportunity for an experienced engineer to lead landfill design and environmental infrastructure projects, working across permitting, design, and construction while supporting the continued growth of CEC’s solid waste practice in the region. You’ll play a key role in managing projects, mentoring staff, and collaborating with clients and regulators, while continuing to apply your technical expertise in a specialized and evolving field.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Geotechnical, or Environmental Engineering
• 5+ years of experience in civil, geotechnical, or solid waste engineering
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in Michigan or Ohio required
• Experience with landfill design, environmental systems, or geotechnical engineering
• Strong understanding of permitting and regulatory processes
• Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D or similar design software
• Strong communication skills and ability to work with clients and regulatory agencies

Nice To Haves

• Experience with modeling tools such as HELP, HydroCAD, Slide, or similar is a plus

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, design, and delivery of landfill and solid waste infrastructure projects
• Prepare and review permit applications, technical reports, and engineering documentation
• Perform and oversee engineering analyses including airspace evaluations, soil balance, slope stability, settlement, and stormwater management
• Lead the design of landfill systems, including liner systems, leachate collection, stormwater systems, and landfill gas collection systems
• Manage Construction Quality Assurance (CQA) projects for landfill cell construction, caps, and environmental control systems
• Coordinate with regulatory agencies and support permitting and compliance efforts
• Manage project schedules, budgets, and deliverables to ensure successful project execution
• Mentor and guide junior engineers and technical staff
• Collaborate with clients, contractors, and multidisciplinary teams

Benefits

• 100% employee-owned firm with a path to long-term growth and ownership
• Competitive compensation with multiple income streams, including bonuses and stock ownership
• 55% of profits distributed through employee bonuses
• Opportunity to work on complex landfill and environmental infrastructure projects
• Flexible and hybrid work schedule options
• Comprehensive benefits starting day one (healthcare, dental, vision)
• 401(k) with company match and profit sharing beginning the first of the month following your start date
• Matching 401(k)
• Profit sharing
• Performance bonus
• Company stock
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Short and long-term disability
• Tuition assistance
• Professional development
• Work-life balance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level