Sr. Civil Engineer (Solid Waste)

SPECTRA TECH INC • KY

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About The Position

Spectra Tech, Inc. is hiring for a Sr. Civil Engineer (Solid Waste) in Kevil, Kentucky! Under limited supervision, perform senior level design engineer duties within the Regulatory Decision Integration organization, On-site Waste Disposal Facility (OSWDF) Project. The specific work assignments include Civil Engineering with a specialization in hazardous and solid waste disposal facility design duties and activities. The position will apply your engineering skills on projects involving site characterization; landfill facility design and construction including construction quality assurance; hazardous/solid waste planning, static and seismic slope stability evaluations; civil infrastructure design; applications of geosynthetics, and permitting and regulatory compliance, while further developing the business skills needed for a successful consulting career.

Requirements

• BS degree in Civil Engineering with a solid waste specialization and 10 years of experience in the design of waste disposal facilities, waste containment, waste handling, leachate, and stormwater or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
• Licensed Professional Engineer in the Commonwealth of Kentucky preferred.
• Thorough understanding of pertinent codes and governing regulations and industry practices related to waste disposal.
• Eight years of experience in Title I, II, and III design including three years related to designing waste disposal and supporting infrastructure systems.
• Experience with modeling/design tools such as Civil3D or Microstation and Slope/W (preferred).
• Excellent writing and communication skills.
• Must possess at least a DOE 'L' clearance or the ability to obtain a DOE 'L' clearance.

Responsibilities

• Proficient in the application of the FRNP engineering procedures, including but not limited to 30-60-90-CFC process, test plan development and execution, development of technical specifications, and the development of engineering drawings.
• Support OSWDF subcontractor design: Have an in-depth understanding of the OSWDF subcontract scope and requirements.
• Technical point of contact to coordinate with the stakeholders for design inputs, output, reviews, comments, approval.
• Review all of the OSWDF subcontractor submittals to determine compliance with applicable engineering codes, standards, and federal/state regulations as well as contractual requirements.
• Analyze and validate civil engineering calculations and design documents for quality and accuracy on geotechnical analysis, earthwork and grading, roadways and pavement, surface water management, storm water and draining structures, landfill liner and caps, leachate management, waste placement, slope stability, seismic design, foundation design, and other miscellaneous civil engineering systems.
• Assist with the procurement including technical reviews of equipment/material specifications, vendor proposals, source selection and vendor submittal review/acceptance.
• Prepare engineering documents in accordance with the FRNP Engineering procedures including but not limited to engineering evaluations, technical specification, drawings, and quality level determinations.
• Assist in the development of request for proposals (RFP) and technical bid evaluations.
• Establish and maintain an open channel of communications with the PORTs site OSWDF organization for the purpose of benchmarking, incorporating lessons learned and feedback.
• Provide input to detailed weekly progress meetings and reports.
• Status the Project schedule updates and any cost impacts.
• Identify and evaluate project related issues and problems.
• Work with RDI OSWDF management team to develop and execute any schedule/cost recovery plans.
• Key participant in the design workshops throughout the design process.
• Develop operating procedures.
• Integral role in the construction quality assurance, start-up testing, and contract readiness assessments processes.
• Actively participates in Safety Work Groups.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees