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Engineer III – Environmental - Landfil or Construction

Portland, OR | Full Time / Permanent

Are you an experienced engineer ready to lead innovative projects within the environmental and solid waste industry? We’re seeking a passionate Engineer III to join team and drive excellence in engineering and construction at solid waste disposal facilities. This role is perfect for someone with strong problem-solving, management, and technical skills, who is excited by the opportunity to work on diverse, high-impact projects.

What You’ll Do:

• Leadership & Project Management:
• Direct and manage consulting firms for tasks such as permit applications, construction plans, regulatory submittals, and site monitoring.
• Oversee landfill construction projects – from bid documents and contractor coordination to project completion and quality assurance.
• Act as the key liaison with regulatory agencies, representing our organization at permit meetings, hearings, and site inspections.
• Technical & Financial Oversight:
• Manage engineering and construction projects while actively tracking capital budgets and preparing detailed reports.
• Coordinate landfill capacity tracking, including developing airspace calculations, capacity projections, and efficient fill sequencing plans.
• Provide innovative, cost-effective engineering solutions by collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams and subject matter experts.
• Mentor and supervise technical staff and junior team members, sharing your expertise and helping shape the future of environmental engineering.

Strategic Involvement:

• Participate in acquisition reviews and divestiture evaluations to support key strategic initiatives.

What We’re Looking For:

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Civil, Chemical, or Environmental preferred)
• Minimum of 5 years of related experience with in-depth knowledge of environmental regulations (solid waste, air, stormwater, wastewater) and landfill design/permitting.

Skills & Abilities:

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Exceptional project management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects concurrently
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interact with diverse audiences
• Willingness to travel up to 50%, including visits to remote locations
• Prior experience with landfill and construction projects is highly desirable.

If you’re a driven engineer looking to make a real impact in environmental waste management, we’d love to hear from you. Join us and contribute to a team that is dedicated to advancing our organization as a leader and innovator in comprehensive waste management services.

Ready to take the next step?

• Apply now or reach out for more details about this exciting opportunity in Portland, OR!

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  IT Services and IT Consulting

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