Civil Engineer- Waste Management

Civil & Environmental Consultants•Charlotte, NC

14h•Hybrid

About The Position

As a Civil Engineer for Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc. (CEC) in our Charlotte, NC office, you’ll support civil and environmental engineering projects primarily associated with solid waste facilities. You’ll perform a variety of engineering tasks, including airspace calculations, excavation and fill volume analysis, stormwater management design, landfill grading, and leachate and landfill gas collection system design. You’ll contribute to technical report preparation, data management, and analysis, while also participating in field activities such as Construction Quality Assurance (CQA) for landfill cell and cap construction. You’ll collaborate with internal teams, clients, and contractors to support the successful design, construction, and certification of landfill projects, with time split between office and field environments. At CEC, every team member is personally invested in serving our clients with integrity, delivering results that matter, and growing meaningful careers. As employee-owners, we’re accountable not just for our work, but for creating an environment that supports and challenges one another. Our people are our priority — and that’s what drives us to dig deeper, collaborate smarter, and build lasting relationships inside and outside of our company.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Civil or Environmental Engineering or related field
Experience using Microsoft Office Suite for technical documentation and communication
Experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D, HydroCAD, or similar engineering modeling software
Communicate effectively through written and verbal formats
Effectively follow direction, manage tasks, and meet project deadlines

Nice To Haves

Previous internship experience preferred
Engineer in Training (EIT) certification
Experience supporting solid waste or landfill design projects
Familiarity with Construction Quality Assurance (CQA) practices for earthwork or liner systems
Experience performing stormwater modeling and design calculations
Effectively work in both office and field environments
Interest in developing project management and client-facing skills

Responsibilities

Perform engineering analyses, including airspace modeling, excavation and fill volume calculations, and technical evaluations
Prepare and assist with technical reports, design plans, specifications, and supporting documentation
Design stormwater management systems and support landfill grading and infrastructure design, including leachate and landfill gas collection systems
Conduct field work, including Construction Quality Assurance (CQA) for landfill construction and closure projects
Manage and analyze project data to support engineering design and regulatory compliance
Coordinate with project teams, clients, contractors, and field staff to support project execution
Ensure quality and accuracy of deliverables in accordance with regulatory and client requirements