Principal Solid Waste Engineer or Geologist

Geosyntec Consultants•Grand Rapids, MI

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About The Position

Geosyntec is seeking a Principal Solid Waste Engineer or Geologist to join its geoenvironmental and geotechnical practice. The position may be based in Grand Rapids or Detroit, Michigan; Indianapolis, Indiana; Kansas City, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; Milwaukee, Wisconsin; or another Midwest office, with remote or hybrid scheduling available. The solid waste and landfill services practice works on landfill, transfer station, and surface impoundment design and permitting; geologic and hydrogeologic investigations; solid waste planning; and other solid waste management systems for clients throughout the Midwest. At the principal level, the role combines technical expertise with leadership, client relationship management, sales and business development, and mentoring. The successful candidate will lead and mentor staff, contribute to challenging technical projects, and help grow Geosyntec’s solid waste market presence. The company describes its culture as collaborative and based on a sell-manage-do approach, with employees contributing to technical projects while helping expand the firm’s practices and capabilities. The role involves regular fieldwork of up to 30% and overnight travel of up to 30%. Driving personal, company, or rental vehicles to project sites, offices, and other business locations may be required. Health and safety training, medical monitoring, and client-driven drug and background testing may also be required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in civil or geotechnical engineering, geology, or environmental science.
Professional certification (P.E., P.G., or equivalent), or ability to obtain it within two years.
At least 10 years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Demonstrated interest and experience directly related to solid waste.
Strong oral communication and technical writing skills.
Regular fieldwork up to 30% and overnight travel up to 30%.
Valid U.S. driver’s license and satisfactory driving record for business travel.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree in civil or geotechnical engineering, geology, or environmental science.
15 or more years of related experience.
Experience with modeling or design tools such as AUTOCAD, KYpipe, fate transport modeling, Slope/W, Vadose/W, Sigma/W, FLAC, and ARCGIS.

Responsibilities

Engage in sales, business development, marketing, and client relationship management to expand the solid waste and landfill market presence.
Lead and mentor staff and contribute to the growth of the firm’s solid waste practice and capabilities.
Perform landfill engineering design, including liner and final cover systems, landfill gas systems, site closure, and financial assurance.
Perform civil design, transfer station design, stormwater design, and site layout.
Conduct engineering analyses, including slope stability, hydrologic and landfill gas modeling, seismic, and seepage analyses.
Manage small projects and tasks and support proposal preparation.
Apply knowledge of local, state, and federal solid waste regulations.
Prepare permit applications, design calculations, drawings, and technical specifications.
Conduct fieldwork associated with investigations, design, and construction services.
Drive personal, company, or rental vehicles to client or company project or office sites and other business locations as needed.