Landfill Gas (LFG) Engineer

Overview

Design and manage landfill gas collection systems and ensure regulatory compliance

Key Responsibilities

• fieldwork
• wellfield tuning
• system design
• cost estimation
• regulatory compliance
• project management

Tasks

-Fieldwork associated with investigation, design and construction services; including monitoring the performance of gas collection and utilization systems, performing wellfield tuning, and manages other operational issues. -Drive personal, company, and rental vehicles to client or company project or office sites, and other business locations, as needed. -Provides engineering support for projects, including cost estimation, feasibility studies, and the review of contracts for gas recovery and utilization systems. -Ensures compliance with state and local regulations for air emissions, gas migration, and other environmental aspects of landfill operations. -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. -Preparation of permit applications, design calculations, drawings, technical specifications, and permit applications. -Develops and designs landfill gas collection and control systems (GCCS) , including well fields, pipes, condensate sumps, blowers, and flares , to capture LFG effectively. -Assisting in the development of proposals and other business development activities. -Conducts studies and designs systems to capture LFG for beneficial uses, such as generating electricity, producing vehicle fuel, or creating other marketable products.

Requirements

• p.e.
• autocad
• arcgis
• bachelor's
• 5 years
• communication

What You Bring

-Valid U.S. driver’s license and a satisfactory driving record for business travel. (required) -Bachelor's degree in civil, environmental, biosystems, or geotechnical engineering. (required) -Experience with modeling/design tools such as AUTOCAD, KYpipe, fate transport modeling, Slope/W, Vadose/W, Sigma/W, and ARCGIS. (preferred) -Excellent writing and communication skills. (required) -At least 5 years (7+ years preferred) of related experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience. (required) -Experience with environmental monitoring systems (landfill gas, groundwater, etc.) (required) -Professional Engineer (P.E.) registration or the ability to obtain P.E. registration within 1 year. (preferred) -Regular fieldwork and overnight travel. (required). -Health & Safety training, medical monitoring, and client-driven drug and background testing may be required. -Knowledge of solid waste facility design, LFG system design, and construction quality assurance. (required). -Engineering analyses such as slope stability, hydrologic and landfill gas modeling, seismic, and seepage. -Experience with environmental permitting, including solid waste and air. (required) -Understanding of local, state and federal regulations related to landfill gas and solid waste. -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)

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Benefits

-Minimum Salary: $98,140/year / Maximum Salary: $147,275/year (Oakland, Walnut Creek)

About Geosyntec Consultants

-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.

Sector Specialisms

Visa Sponsorship

-must already have valid u.s. work authorization; no h‑1b or green‑card sponsorship provided

Security Clearance

-health & safety training, medical monitoring, and client‑driven drug and background testing may be required