Environmental Engineer

Title: Engineer III

Location: Portland, OR

Job Type: Full Time/Permanent

Job Summary:

The Engineer III position requires an engineer with significant experience in the environmental and solid waste industry. The ideal candidate will possess superior problem-solving and management skills that will be applied to a diverse portfolio of technical projects. You will be directly responsible for engineering and construction at solid waste disposal facilities, will communicate with senior management, and direct and mentor junior staff. You will be continually challenged to use your knowledge and skills to advance the organization's status as a leader and innovator in providing comprehensive waste management services to a variety of clients.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other minor duties may be assigned. Essential duties and responsibilities include the following:

• Engages, directs, and manages professional consulting firms that perform a variety of work tasks at solid waste facilities, such as preparing permit applications and construction plans, conducting site monitoring, preparing regulatory submittals, etc. Responsible for the final work product.
• Maintains a strong working relationship with regulators and serves as a direct line of communication on technical and permitting matters between regulatory agencies and operating sites. This includes representing the organization in permit meetings, hearings, and site inspections. Acts as a professional representative for the organization as a community liaison, at technical conferences, and other forums.
• Manages landfill construction projects from overseeing the preparation of construction plans to final approval. Tasks include managing consultants, contractors, and budgets; preparation of bid documents; bid letting; contract administration; coordinating contractors and construction quality assurance firms; and materials order and delivery.
• Actively manages and tracks capital budgets for engineering and construction projects and reports to local management and corporate teams using company procedures.
• Coordinates landfill capacity tracking to help manage this key asset. This includes developing airspace calculations, completing capacity projections, and working with landfill managers to develop efficient fill sequencing plans and schedules for cell construction and closure timing.
• Provides continuous evaluation of sites for adherence to construction and permit documents and for site expansion potential through regular site visits. Pursues and obtains required or beneficial permits and/or permit modifications proactively.
• Collaborates with other professionals and subject matter experts to provide innovative, cost-effective engineering solutions to identified or potential operational, environmental, and compliance issues at landfills, transfer stations, hauling operations, and other business areas. Provides technical expertise and direction to management and other functional areas, such as finance, legal, and safety, to present a clear path to resolution.
• Participates in reviewing acquisitions and coordinating and evaluating divestitures, including proforma modeling assistance and interaction with corporate and executive management during due diligence.
• Assists in training and provides mentorship and supervision of technical staff assigned to the team.

Qualifications

A. Education and Experience:

• Education: Bachelor's Degree (accredited) in Engineering.
• Preferred: Civil, Chemical, or Environmental degrees.
• Experience: Five (5) years of related experience (in addition to education requirements).

B. Other Knowledge, Skills, or Abilities Required:

• Proficient in Microsoft Windows, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.
• Willingness to travel up to 50% of the time, including travel to remote locations.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to interact professionally with a variety of audiences.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
• In-depth knowledge of environmental regulations, including solid waste, air, stormwater, and wastewater.
• In-depth knowledge of landfill design and permitting.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to lead and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to work independently, as well as in a team environment.
• Ability to lead environmental, engineering, and multi-disciplinary teams.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret business documents, professional journals, technical procedures, and regulations.
• Working knowledge of safety regulations.
• Understanding of accounting processes and P&L statements.

Skills and Certifications:

• Landfill Experience
• Construction Experience