Sevee & Maher Engineers, Inc. (SME) has a new full-time position for a junior-level to mid-level Civil / Environmental Engineer at our office in Cumberland, Maine.

Position Summary

This is an exceptional opportunity for a motivated and experienced individual to excel as part of our company, a respected leader in the solid waste engineering field. SME works with more large, active landfills in Maine than any other engineering firm. You will have the opportunity to work with state, municipal, industrial, and private landfill owners and operators.

Your Impact

The Civil / Environmental Engineer will perform landfill design work, from concept through completion of detailed design. Projects include design of landfill cells, rehabilitations, and closures, including landfill liners, leachate, gas, and stormwater management systems.

As an SME Civil / Environmental Engineer, your work will include:

• preparing permits, technical reports, and detailed landfill design plans and specifications
• monitoring or managing landfill construction projects, and
• protecting surface and groundwater as an important part of landfill management by evaluating water quality data, writing reports, and monitoring test borings and test pits.

Because the Civil / Environmental Engineer works closely with SME’s multidisciplinary staff and frequently interacts directly with clients, regulatory agencies, and the public, your strong interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal) are important. At SME, we take pride in building and maintaining positive long-term relationships with all stakeholders.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• 5 years of civil/environmental related design experience
• Preference will be given to candidates with experience in tasks including site grading, stormwater management design, and erosion control design
• B.S. or M.S. in Environmental, Civil, or Geotechnical Engineering
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and Outlook) and AutoCAD software
• Familiarity with geology, hydrogeology, soil science, construction, specification preparation, pumping system design is a plus, and
• Engineering Intern or Engineer in Training or other relevant certification is a plus.

Working at SME

Founded in 1985, SME is an accomplished team of 85 experienced and talented professionals providing environmental and civil engineering consulting services to clients nationwide. From permitting solar farms to cleaning up environmental hazards, managing society’s waste, and developing sustainable solutions, SME employees share a common goal of assisting clients in the protection of human and environmental health. SME combines strong technical expertise with innovative technologies to provide cutting-edge solutions to our clients’ real-world challenges.

Compensation and Benefits

SME offers an excellent compensation and benefits package that includes:

• Competitive pay with up to $5,000 signing bonus
• Compensation for billable hours exceeding 40 per week
• 100% company paid Medical, Life, and Long-term and Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Annual contributions to the enrolled employee’s Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Paid vacation and sick time and 9 paid holidays per year
• Retirement plan comprising three components: a 401(k) plan with generous matching contribution; profit sharing; and a non-discretionary 3% of gross pay contribution annually.
• Performance-based year-end bonuses

Let’s Connect!

If this position sounds like a good fit for you, please submit your resume and cover letter as a single PDF or Word document to: smeresumes@sme-engineers.com. For more information about SME, visit sme-engineers.com. No telephone calls, please.

SME is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fairness in all our employment practices. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.