Landfill Engineer

About You

Are you passionate about the environment and ready to join an inclusive workplace, committed to leading new ideas and pathways and to delivering value? If the answer is “Yes!” then we have an exciting career opportunity for you as a Landfill Engineer, in Valley-Forge PA.

Who are we? We are Montrose, a global environmental services provider offering environmental planning and permitting, measurement and analytical services, and environmental resiliency and sustainability solutions. Our qualified engineers, scientists, technicians, associates, and policy experts are proud of our collective expertise and the collaborative nature of our approach to helping clients. We strive to optimize environmental resiliency in a way that effectively complements our clients’ decision-making and operations and efficiently fulfills their project requirements.

We have over 135 offices across the United States, Canada, Europe, and Australia and are approaching 3000 employees – all ready to provide solutions for environmental needs.

A DAY IN THE LIFE

In this pivotal role, you’ll play a key part in shaping and elevating our landfill leadership practice. You’ll work on a diverse array of exciting design projects for municipal and private facilities across the US.  If you’re driven by an entrepreneurial spirit and ready to leverage your multi-disciplinary engineering expertise in a fast-paced, rapidly growing environment, then Montrose has a place for you. You will be responsible for a full range of activities including:

• Managing multiple projects simultaneously including providing support to senior technical leads on projects, as applicable, and supervising staff level engineers, technicians, and CAD professionals.

• Developing and compiling site-specific data to prepare technical reports and complete computer aided data analysis.

• Overseeing project resourcing needs, assigning work, meeting completion dates, interpreting and ensuring consistent application of firm standards

• Coordinating the day-to-day tasks of technical staff assigned to projects by assigning, monitoring and reviewing progress and accuracy of work, directing efforts and providing technical guidance.

• Oversees development of project document deliverable outlines and layouts, technical writing of reports, data interpretation, and development of graphical presentations in a logical and professional manner.

• Supporting senior leaders in consulting clients to prepare plans, reports, and assessments.

• Taking Responsibility for project budget and hours and utilizing time effectively to complete tasks within assigned timeframe(s)

• Acting as a client manager to understand customer needs and distributing work assignments and proposals to appropriate teams

• Communicating to leadership when potential issues are foreseen, or potential issues arise that may inhibit performing tasks within the allotted schedule and budget

• Overseeing project set up and authorization paperwork to include project authorizations, contracts, subcontracts, purchase order requests, and project schedules.

• Overseeing project financial management duties to include project projections, project invoicing, subcontractor invoice approvals, progress reporting, and project/subcontractor contract compliance.

• Maintaining confidentiality at all times

• Exercising safe work practices by following all Company safety rules and OSHA regulations, including attendance at all required safety training programs.

• Participating in the company’s continuous improvement programs and provide support to team efforts.

• Keep up-to-date and current on industry trends by completing formal training, reviewing professional publications, and attending professional workshops.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Specific Project – Related Responsibilities and Qualifications will include:

• Strong knowledge of environmental regulations and compliance requirements.

• Proficiency in engineering design software and environmental monitoring tools

• Experience and expertise specific to design, operation, and maintenance of municipal solid waste landfills and other environmental construction with similar features such as waste containment cells, evaporation ponds, lined impoundments/lagoons, etc.

• Ability to prepare permit documents, construction plans, and specifications for facilities including landfills, recycling facilities, transfer stations, and convenience centers.

• Prepare Part B Permit Application Documents and associated permit documents for Industrial Facilities

• Prepare permit documents, construction plans, and specifications for remedial actions related to Voluntary, RCRA, and CERCLA clean-up actions.

• Prepare SWPPPs, SPCC Plans, and ARAP Applications

• Prepare construction cost estimates and financial assurance estimates.

• Conduct Phase I and II Environmental Site Assessments

YOUR EXPERTISE AND SKILLS

To perform this job successfully, individuals must be able to perform each duty and responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited four-year college or university.

• Possess a Professional Engineer (PE) license or ability to sit for the license within 1 year.

• 8+ years of related experience

• Advanced knowledge of engineering principles with an emphasis on those related to design and construction of landfills and similar structures to include, but not limited to geotechnical/soil design, slope stability and materials interface, geosynthetic design and installation, construction and quality assurance.

• Knowledge of computer aided software (Microsoft Suite, Google Suite, AutoCAD, ArcGIS etc.)

• Ability to complete and maintain HAZWOPER certification with the 40-hour HAZWOPER environmental health and safety class, and annual 8-hour refresher class

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Outgoing / team player with strong problem-solving skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.

• Strong organizational and management skills

• Proficient in Civil 3d, HydroCad, Associated Programs and Analysis would be a plus 

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

As a key member of our Montrose team, you can expect:

• Competitive compensation package: annual salary ranging from $90,000 to $130,000 commensurate with accomplishments, performance, credentials and geography.

• Competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage

• 401k with a competitive 4% employer match

• Mentorship and professional development resources to advance your career

• Direct exposure to our industry’s leading experts who are solving the world’s toughest environmental challenges.

• An entrepreneurial environment where you can learn, thrive, and collaborate with talented colleagues.

• Opportunities to engage and contribute in our Diversity, Fairness and Inclusion and Women Empowering Leadership employee resource groups

• Progressive vacation policies, company holidays and paid parental leave benefits to ensure work/life balance.

• A financial assistance program that supports peers in need, known as the Montrose Foundation

• Access to attractive student loan rates to optimize your student loan payoff plans.

WORK CONDITIONS

The work environment may vary greatly depending on the nature of the work that is assigned.  Initially this position may require full-time or nearly full-time presence in the office or at job site locations as part of training and to gain experience with construction norms.  Over time, this position may include a large remote/work-from-home component (1-2 days/week in the office, remainder work-from-home)

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees so classified. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact 949-988-3500 or careers@montrose-env.com for assistance. 

MAKE THE MOVE TO ACCELERATE YOUR CAREER

We are a rapidly growing company that values individual leadership, initiative, and impactful decision-making and provides you with support from talented and knowledgeable colleagues and service providers.

The Environmental Engineering and Consulting team delivers solutions for complex environmental challenges using our regulatory expertise and implementing practical and cost-effective compliance management processes and programs. We address our clients’ biggest concerns around permitting, ecoservices, assessment, and remediation.

Our highly trained and experienced engineers and scientists, environmental and remediation specialists, geologists, hydrogeologists, biologists, and environmental compliance specialists work with both public- and private-sector clients, delivering turnkey solutions.

Want to know more about how we can help you take your career to the next level? Visit us at montrose-env.com! 

Montrose is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Montrose is committed to recruiting and hiring qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status. Montrose is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its employment for individuals with disabilities.

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