Solid Waste Discipline Lead
Aecom
Lead solid waste engineering practice, manage projects, teams, and business growth
10 days ago ago
C$140,000 - C$180,000
Expert & Leadership (13+ years)
Full Time
Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada
Hybrid
Company Size
51,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Engineering
Construction Services
Project Management
Design
Architecture
Consulting
Environmental Services
Program Management
Sector Specialisms
Industrial
Agriculture, Food & Beverage
Automotive & Heavy Equipment & Machinery
Data Centers & Digital Infrastructure
High Performance Logistics
Energy
Renewable Energy
Grid Modernization
Role
What you would be doing
landfill planning
design review
site inspections
contract admin
regulatory compliance
client engagement
- Support waste management clients with landfill master plans, airspace reporting, and disaster management.
- Drive professional development within the team.
- Provide senior-level review of engineering design (landfills, compost facilities, truck scale and scalehouse designs, leachate ponds).
- Support team leads to collaborate with contractors and clients to resolve field issues and ensure successful project execution.
- Lead proposal development and contribute to strategic growth initiatives.
- Engage with clients to cultivate relationships and win new work.
- Oversee projects with construction-phase services, including contract administration, site inspections, and change management.
- Manage budgets, schedules, resources, and client communications.
- Support waste management clients with permitting, regulatory compliance, and operational consulting.
- Oversee the development of detailed design drawings, technical specifications, and tender documents.
- Identify waste industry trends and emerging opportunities.
- Build and mentor a high-performing team of engineers and technical staff across multiple Western Canada offices.
- Develop service strategies, capitalize on market developments, and guide technical direction.
- Promote collaboration, innovation, and technical excellence across projects.
- Lead full lifecycle project delivery—from feasibility and design through construction and commissioning.
- Ensure quality and compliance with regulatory and environmental standards.
What you bring
landfill design
leachate management
b.sc. engineering
project management
8+ yrs
swana cert
- Excellent written and verbal communication, including client reporting and regulatory agency coordination.
- Valid Driver's License.
- Proficiency in landfill design, landfill gas collection systems, compost facility design, leachate management, landfill planning, and permitting.
- B.Sc. or B.ASc. in Civil or Environmental Engineering
- Aptitude for strategic and business-focused thinking.
- Strong project and personnel management capabilities.
- 8+ years in solid waste engineering or environmental consulting.
- Professional designation in Alberta, British Columbia, Saskatchewan, or Manitoba
- 15+ years in solid waste engineering or environmental consulting.
- Track record of managing complex solid waste projects from inception to completion.
- SWANA certifications (e.g., MOLO, recycling systems) are seen as valuable for landfill operations expertise
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Company
Overview
Born 1990
Year of Formation
The company was formed in 1990 through the merger of five legacy firms.
$16B annual revenue
Annual Revenue
The company generates over $16 billion in revenue annually and ranks highly in ENR's global design firm lists.
150+ countries
Global Presence
The company operates in over 150 countries worldwide.
Megaprojects delivery
Project Scope
The company is known for delivering megaprojects such as cable-stayed bridges, Olympic venues, ports, transit hubs, and disaster recovery works.
- Launched as a bold independent infrastructure consultancy from a merger of five legacy firms dating back over a century.
- Handles everything from geotech to electro-mechanical systems, as seen in the award-winning Romaine Hydroelectric Complex in Canada.
- Guides projects through every lifecycle stage in transportation, buildings, water systems, energy, and environmental sectors.
- Safety first - We put safety at the core of everything we do.
- Integrity - We act with the highest ethical standards.
- Collaboration - We believe in the power of teamwork.
- Innovation - We embrace creativity and foster new ideas.
- Sustainability - We are committed to creating a sustainable future.
2040
Net Zero Carbon Target
Committed to achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2040.
50%
Emission Reduction Target
Committed to reducing operational carbon emissions by 50% by 2030.
- Focus on decarbonization across client projects and operations.
- Developed strategies for climate resilience and adaptation.
- Initiated projects that contribute to sustainable infrastructure and urban planning.
50% gender parity
Gender Parity Target
Aim to achieve gender balance in leadership positions by 2030.
35% increase
Women Leadership Growth
Achieved significant growth in women representation in leadership roles in 2022.
- Committed to increasing racial and ethnic diversity across the company.
- Implemented programs to foster a diverse and inclusive workplace culture.
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