Solid Waste Engineer

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Geosyntec Consultants
Geosyntec Consultants provides engineering, environmental, and industrial services to diverse sectors.
Design, analyze, and manage solid waste facilities and related engineering projects.
20 days ago ago
$93,875 - $127,580
Junior (1-3 years), Intermediate (4-7 years)
Full Time
Davis, CA
Field
Company Size
1,400 Employees
Service Specialisms
Environmental Services
Engineering
Consulting
Project Management
Design
Geotechnical Services
Risk Assessment
Water Resources
Sector Specialisms
Industrial
Energy
Infrastructure
Buildings
Residential
Commercial
Water Resources
Heavy Civil
Role
What you would be doing
proposal development
permit preparation
civil design
site layout
cost estimates
site visits
  • Assisting in the development of proposals and other business development activities.
  • 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;
  • Civil and stormwater design and site layout for landfill and composting facilities;
  • Drive personal , company, and rental vehicles to client or company project or office sites, and other business locations, as needed.
What you bring
civil3d
slope/w
p.e.
bachelor's
5+ years
travel
  • Strong oral and technical writing skills. (required)
  • Experience with modeling/design tools such as Civil3D or Microstation and Slope/W. (preferred)
  • Available to travel for project related work. (required)
  • At least 5 years of related experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience. (required)
  • Valid U.S. driver’s license and a satisfactory driving record for business travel. (required)
  • Bachelor's degree in civil, environmental, geologic or geotechnical engineering. (required)
  • Understanding of local, state and federal regulations related to solid and hazardous wastes; and
  • 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)
  • Fieldwork associated with investigation, design and construction services;
  • Professional Engineer (P.E.) registration or the ability to obtain P.E. registration within 1 year. (preferred)
  • Excellent writing and communication skills. (required)
  • Candidates must currently hold and maintain valid U.S. work authorization. New H-1B visa lottery and employment based green card sponsorship are not available for this position.
  • Advanced degree in the same (preferred)
  • Engineering analyses such as slope stability, seismic design, foundation design, leachate and landfill gas modeling, and seepage;
  • Demonstrated strong interest in solid waste. (required)
  • Health & Safety training, medical monitoring, and client-driven drug and background testing may be required.
Benefits
  • Minimum Salary: $ 93,875 / Maximum Salary: $ 122,040 (Davis)
  • Minimum Salary: $ 98,140 / Maximum Salary: $ 127,580 (Walnut Creek, Oakland)
Training + Development
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Interview process
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Visa Sponsorship
  • no h-1b visa lottery or green card sponsorship is available; must have existing u.s. work authorization.
Security clearance
  • drug and background testing may be required.
Company
Overview
  • Founded with a vision to solve complex environmental and engineering challenges.
  • Specializes in addressing complex environmental, geotechnical, and water resource issues.
  • Provides innovative solutions in areas like water management, environmental remediation, and industrial risk management.
  • Has built a strong reputation in industries including infrastructure, energy, and commercial development.
  • Known for working on diverse projects, from contaminated site cleanups to complex water systems.
  • Focuses on developing sustainable solutions that improve the environmental and industrial landscape.
Culture + Values
  • Our mission is to help clients succeed through delivering exceptional service and best-value solutions for their endeavors involving the environment, natural resources, and infrastructure.
  • Collaboration and mentoring are cornerstones of our culture.
  • We invest in our people. Each employee is unique, and your career here will be too.
  • We offer competitive pay and benefits, and well-being programs to support you and your family.
  • We operate under a sell-manage-do culture, and so we expect that you'll work on challenging technical projects while leveraging your existing knowledge and experience.
  • We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and diverse environment for all our employees, clients, partners, and the communities that we serve.
Environment + Sustainability
Top Environmental Engineering Firm
ENR Ranking
Recognized by ENR as a leading environmental engineering design firm, highlighting expertise in sustainable solutions.
  • Global technical action groups collaborate across the company on environment-focused innovation.
  • Offer well-being programs supporting staff, indirectly aiding sustainable practice through staff retention and focus.
  • Implemented health & safety training and medical monitoring across operations to minimize ecological and human impact.
Inclusion & Diversity
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