Senior Solid Waste Engineer or Geologist

Geosyntec Consultants

  • Chicago, IL
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
Overview:Do you want to build an impactful career to change the world for the better?Geosyntec has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Solid Waste Engineer or Geologist to join our geoenvironmental and geotechnical practice, based out of our Chicago, IL office. This senior-level role will allow you the opportunity to apply your engineering or geology skills to complex projects involving landfills, transfer stations, surface impoundments, geologic and hydrogeologic investigations, solid waste planning, and other solid waste management systems 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: . Essential Duties and Responsibilities:Collaboration and mentoring are cornerstones of Geosyntec’s culture. You should expect to work closely with experienced professionals who will help integrate you into Geosyntec’s culture as you advance to this next stage of your career.We operate under a sell-manage-do culture, and so we expect all employees work on challenging technical projects while leveraging your existing knowledge and experience to help Geosyntec expand its current practices and capabilities. As a Senior Engineer or Geologist, you will have the opportunity to take on a mix of technical expertise, leadership, client relationship management, project management, and mentoring roles.Some of the key responsibilities for this senior-level position include:
  • Landfill engineering design, including liner and final cover system design, landfill gas system design, site closure and financial assurance;
  • Civil design, transfer station design, stormwater design, and site layout;
  • Engineering analyses such as slope stability, hydrologic and landfill gas modeling, seismic, and seepage;
  • Small project/task management and proposal preparation support;
  • Understanding of local, state and federal regulations related to solid waste;
  • Preparation of permit applications, design calculations, drawings, technical specifications, and permit applications; and
  • Fieldwork associated with investigation, design and construction services.
Education and Licensure:
  • Bachelor’s degree in civil or geotechnical engineering, geology or environmental science. (required)
  • Advanced degree in the same. (preferred)
  • Professional certification (P.E., P.G. or equivalent) or ability to obtain within 2 years. (required)
Skills, Experience and Qualifications:
  • At least 8 years (10+ preferred) of related experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience. (required)
  • Demonstrated interest and experience direclty related to solid waste. (required)
  • Strong oral and technical writing skills. (required)
  • Experience with modeling/design tools such as AUTOCAD, KYpipe, fate transport modeling, Slope/W, Vadose/W, Sigma/W, FLAC and ARCGIS. (preferred)
  • Regular fieldwork up to 30% and overnight travel up to 30%. (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)
This opportunity will be posted for at least five days. 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 location(s) 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: $109,805 /year / Maximum Salary: $187,350 /year (Chicago, Oak Brook, IL)
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.#LI-DH1#LI-Onsite#LI-Hybrid

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