Site Engineer

Rumpke Careers•Louisville, KY

About The Position

The Site Engineer provides primary technical and project management support for assigned facilities. The role is responsible for environmental and regulatory compliance, identifying and resolving compliance issues, coordinating technical consultants, serving as a technical liaison with regulatory agencies, and preparing, obtaining, and managing permits. The Site Engineer also oversees technical and project execution for construction activities, including work across the project lifecycle from developing RFPs and selecting contractors through construction oversight, schedule and budget coordination, and final certification of completed work. The position develops working knowledge of each facility’s physical features and permits, coordinates required inspections and reporting, monitors facility capacity, and keeps site management informed about engineering and environmental matters. In coordination with site managers, the Site Engineer maintains facility schedules, develops corrective action plans, manages environmental submittals, and prepares technical project budget inputs. This position does not manage employees.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in Civil, Environmental, or Geotechnical Engineering.
Proficiency in Microsoft O365, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to follow department rules, procedures, and instructions.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Ability to exercise good judgment and take responsibility.
Ability to take direction from multiple sources and prioritize accordingly.
Legally eligible to work in the United States.
Valid driver’s license, if applicable.
Must successfully complete pre-employment testing.
Must be able to read and speak English.

Nice To Haves

Experience or studies in solid waste.
Experience with AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and Trimble Office GPS.
Experience with construction management, including pavements, buildings, and earthworks.
Experience in project management.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain working knowledge of assigned sites, including physical features such as storm and sanitary sewer lines, discharge points, underground storage tanks, and zoning restrictions.
Develop working knowledge of site permits, including groundwater, surface water, solid waste, and air permits.
Perform and coordinate site compliance inspections and reporting required by permits.
Develop and maintain rapport with regulatory agencies for assigned sites.
Track facility capacity, including air space and throughput, and keep site managers informed of pertinent engineering and environmental activities.
Identify environmental issues and work with site managers and site teams to develop solutions and manage their implementation under the site manager’s direction.
Prepare RFPs, evaluate bids, and manage technical contracts as appropriate, including contract administration and budget and schedule management.
Coordinate with site managers to develop and maintain five-year facility schedules covering expansion and closure, construction, and significant compliance activities.
Review the compliance tracker at least monthly and develop action plans to meet deadlines for site management’s consideration.
Coordinate with site management to manage environmental submittals and achieve zero administrative violations for timeliness and completeness.
Work with site managers to identify projects for the next fiscal year and prepare cost and schedule budget inputs for technical projects, including compliance monitoring and reporting; review these with the appropriate general manager by January 1.
Meet monthly with site managers at smaller facilities, such as truck depots, to review environmental and engineering issues; conference calls or Microsoft Teams may be used.
Know the status of and participate in developing environmental corrective measures for assigned sites, including groundwater, surface water, solid waste, and air.
Perform other duties as assigned.