We are looking to hire a Region Engineer to manage environmental and engineering programs for multiple landfills and numerous other waste management districts in our MidSouth Region based out of our Knoxville, TN office . This is an excellent opportunity with a growing company!Responsibilities will include the following:
Lead various engineering construction and permitting projects.
Support our operation management team in identifying and implementing waste operational efficiencies.
Review and understand all permits governing the landfill and provide guidance to District Managers to ensure site compliance.
Assist with landfill, transfer station, material recycling facility, and hauling site environmental audits.
Manage and respond to regulatory and community concerns
The ideal candidate will possess the following:
Desire to be a leader in the company’s engineering and environmental program and to learn and grow all business sectors across the company.
Ability to follow established procedures with minimal amount of direct supervision.
Ability to interpret documents such as safety rules, contracts, federal, state and local regulations, engineering design and operating plans, maintenance and procedural manuals.
Excellent technical report writing skills.
Ability to define problems, collect data, interpret data and draw valid conclusions.
Ability to predict and manage future compliance needs and adapt to changing regulatory environments.
Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with a wide range of affected parties including operations management, accounting, sales, consultants, regulators, government officials, and concerned citizens.
Minimum requirements are the following:
Bachelor’s of Science in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or Geology
Minimum of 5 years of previous experience managing projects that include substantial design efforts, permitting, construction earth movement, and building construction
Experience in the solid waste industry, preferred
Excellent oral and written skills
Excellent organizational skills
Enjoys sharing ideas and communicating with others
Experience in communicating with government officials and departments
Willingness to travel outside the office 50% of the time via plane and/or car
Successful candidates are those seeking a mix of field service and office work in an environment of operational excellence and accountability. As leaders, we serve the field.What’s In It for You?You will be joining colleagues who embrace a “work hard, play harder” culture. Our total compensation package is competitive and comes with excellent benefits, including medical, dental, vision, flexible spending account, long term disability, life insurance and a 100% company match 401(k) retirement plan. You’ll also be associating yourself with a company that leads by example, through a strong presence in our local communities, charitable giving, sustainability initiatives and more.Waste Connections is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability or protected veteran status.