Principal Solid Waste Engineer or Geologist

Geosyntec Consultants, Inc.•Chesterfield, MO

About The Position

Geosyntec is hiring a Principal Solid Waste Engineer or Geologist for its geoenvironmental and geotechnical practice. The role may be based in Grand Rapids or Detroit, Michigan; Indianapolis, Indiana; Kansas City or St. Louis, Missouri; Milwaukee, Wisconsin; or another Midwest office, with remote or hybrid scheduling available. The practice handles complex landfill, transfer station, and surface impoundment design and permitting; geologic and hydrogeologic investigations; solid waste planning; and other solid waste management projects for clients throughout the Midwest. The position combines technical work with leadership, client relationship management, sales and business development, and staff mentoring. The successful candidate will help expand Geosyntec’s solid waste market presence while contributing technical expertise to challenging projects. Work includes design and permitting, engineering analyses, project and proposal support, and fieldwork. Regular fieldwork and overnight travel, each up to 30%, are required. Driving to project, office, and other business locations is also part of the role.

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 and 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 technical expertise to solid waste projects.
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 analyses, and seepage analyses.
Support small project and task management and proposal preparation.
Apply knowledge of local, state, and federal solid waste regulations.
Prepare permit applications, design calculations, drawings, and technical specifications.
Perform fieldwork associated with investigation, design, and construction services.
Drive personal, company, and rental vehicles to client or company project or office sites and other business locations as needed.