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Landfill Engineer

Interstate Waste Services

San Jose, CA
4 days ago
$90,000 - $110,000

Job Description

Join Interstate Waste Services as a Landfill Engineer, where you'll ensure the efficient operation of landfills through technical support, compliance management, and environmental oversight. This role offers a unique chance to balance the standards of a large corporation with a family-style culture while contributing to essential waste management services.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide technical support on various landfill systems associated with the waste disposal site
  • Develop an understanding of all permits governing the construction and operation of landfill disposal sites and waste transfer stations
  • Work with professional consulting firms in preparation of compliance reports and permitting and construction documents
  • Provide quality assurance of work submitted by consulting firms for adherence to regulatory requirements and site operations
  • Landfill construction contract administration, materials order and delivery, contractor scheduling, CQA oversight
  • Manage the preparation, review, and/or submittal of engineering, monitoring and environmental reports
  • Lead environmental reviews, audits, and inspections with regulators, customers and corporate
  • Work with operations team to formulate short-term and long-term goals and action plans
  • Identify and estimate the cost of site capital needs and include in annual budget exercises
  • Interact with state and local agencies for compliance with regulations
  • Review waste profiles for adherence to waste acceptance plan

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Civil/Environmental Engineering
  • Three (3) to Seven (7) years of experience in landfill related engineering
  • Strong verbal, written, computer communication and organization skills
  • Ability to interact positively and effectively in a team environment
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office
  • Ability to effectively manage multiple projects and meet deadlines
  • Ability to read, analyze, and interpret business documents, professional journals, technical procedures, and governmental regulations

Preferred Qualifications

  • Knowledge of AutoCAD Civil 3D
  • Use of GPS Surveying and/or Drone Surveying

Benefits & Perks