Job Description
Solid Waste Engineer Primary Location: US-CA-Oakland
ID: 2024-2818
Category: Solid Waste
Position Type: Regular Full-Time
Remote: No
Additional Locations: US-CA-Walnut Creek, US-CA-Davis
Overview Do you want to build an impactful career to change the world for the better? Geosyntec has an exciting opportunity for a Solid Waste Engineer to join our geoenvironmental and geotechnical practice in our Northern California/San Francisco Bay Area Branch . The position will apply your engineering skills to real-world situations on projects involving site characterization; landfill and compost facility design and construction including construction quality assurance; 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.
Geosyntec is an innovative, international engineering and consulting firm serving private and public-sector clients to address new ventures and complex problems involving our environment, natural resources, and civil infrastructure. Our engineers, scientists, technical and project employees serve our clients from offices across the world. Ranked by ENR as one of the top environmental engineering design firms, Geosyntec is internationally known for its technical leadership, broad experience, and exceptional client service.
We invest in our people. Each employee is unique, and your career at Geosyntec will be too. We offer competitive pay and benefits, and well-being programs to support you and your family.
To Learn More Visit: Geosyntec Careers .
Essential Duties and Responsibilities Civil and stormwater design and site layout for landfill and composting facilities;
Engineering analyses such as slope stability, seismic design, foundation design, leachate and landfill gas modeling, and seepage;
Preparation of permit documents such as Joint Technical Documents and closure plans, solid waste management permits, design calculations, drawings, technical specifications, engineer's cost estimates, and construction quality plans;
Fieldwork associated with investigation, design and construction services;
Project/task management;
Understanding of local, state and federal regulations related to solid and hazardous wastes;
Assisting in the development of proposals and other business development activities.
Based on your current level of experience, you may be asked to take on task-level or project management responsibilities, along with business development, and staff mentoring tasks.
Education and Licensure Bachelor's degree in civil, environmental, geologic or geotechnical engineering. (required)
Advanced degree in the same (preferred)
Professional Engineer (P.E.) registration or the ability to obtain P.E. registration within 1 year. (preferred)
Skills, Experience and Qualifications At least 5 years of related experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience. (required)
Demonstrated strong interest in solid waste. (required)
Strong oral and technical writing skills. (required)
Interaction with regulatory agencies (e.g., CalRecycle, State Departments of Environmental Quality or Health, Regional Water Quality Control Board, Department of Toxic Substances and Control). (preferred)
Experience with modeling/design tools such as Civil3D or Microstation and Slope/W. (preferred)
Excellent writing and communication skills. (required)
Available to travel for project related work. (required)
Health & Safety training, medical monitoring, and client-driven drug and background testing may be required.
Valid U.S. driver's license and a satisfactory driving record for business travel. (required)
Below are the potential compensation ranges that we in good faith believe are applicable for this role at the time of this posting and are only applicable for jobs to be performed in the specified California locations below. The typical base salary range for this position is just one component of Geosyntec's total compensation package for employees. Actual compensation will be determined based on education, experience, skill set and location.
Minimum Salary: $93,875 / Maximum Salary: $122,040 (Davis)
Minimum Salary: $98,140 / Maximum Salary: $127,580 (Walnut Creek, Oakland)
We offer a comprehensive benefits package including, paid holidays, vacation, sick, and personal paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, 401(k), and other benefits to eligible employees.
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