Site Engineer

Rumpke Waste & Recycling•Louisville, KY

About The Position

The Site Engineer serves as the primary technical and project management support for assigned facilities. The role ensures environmental and regulatory compliance, identifies and resolves compliance issues, coordinates technical consultants, serves as a technical liaison with regulatory agencies, prepares and manages permits, and oversees technical and project execution aspects of construction activities. Responsibilities cover the project lifecycle, from developing RFPs and selecting contractors through construction oversight, schedule and budget coordination, and final certification of completed work.

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.
Construction management experience, including pavements, buildings, and earthworks.
Project management experience.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain working knowledge of each site’s physical features, including storm lines, 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 required compliance inspections and reporting.
Develop and maintain rapport with regulatory agencies for assigned sites.
Track facility capacity, including air space and throughput, and keep the site manager informed of pertinent engineering and environmental activities.
Identify environmental issues and work with site managers and teams to develop and implement solutions 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 the site manager to develop and maintain a five-year facility schedule 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 late or incomplete submissions.
Work with the site manager to identify projects for the next fiscal year and prepare cost and schedule budget inputs for technical projects, including compliance monitoring and reporting; review with the appropriate GM by January 1.
Meet monthly with site managers of 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.