Foth - Green Bay, WI
posted 6 days ago
About the position
Foth is a 100% member-owned science and engineering consulting firm headquartered in Wisconsin, with over 85 years of success. Our 700 members across 29 locations are dedicated to solving our clients' toughest science and engineering challenges. Consistently ranked by Engineering News Record in the top 150 firms, we offer a values-based, collaborative, and flexible work environment with professional growth opportunities. If you thrive working alongside a smart, caring team of colleagues, consider joining us at Foth. Are you a dynamic and results-driven professional seeking an opportunity to lead impactful projects in solid waste management? Foth is currently looking for a Lead Environmental Engineer with expertise in solid waste to join our innovative team. This position will be based in one of the following locations: Green Bay, WI; Milwaukee, WI; Minneapolis, MN; Cedar Rapids, IA; or can be remote from a home office located in or near Wisconsin, Minnesota, or Iowa. If you're passionate about making a difference, eager for career growth, and thrive in a collaborative environment, we want to hear from you!
Responsibilities
- Serve as the primary technical resource for solid waste projects, providing expertise in solid waste facilities and planning.
- Lead the development and quality control review of plans and specifications, serving as the engineer of record for municipal solid waste, ash monofill, and demolition landfill waste facility construction projects.
- Provide hands-on technical engineering support for solid waste projects, including issue identification and resolution, project team leadership, and ensuring projects are delivered within scope, schedule, and budget.
- Lead communications to ensure project completion with high quality and on-time delivery. Act as the primary contact for clients regarding solid waste projects, participate in proposals and presentations, attend client meetings, and advocate for client interests in public meetings.
- Proactively identify client needs and initiate activities to meet those needs. Demonstrate effective communication skills with clients, regulators, and stakeholders, focusing on technical issues.
- Maintain a working knowledge of federal and state regulatory requirements and standards for waste facilities, fostering positive relationships with regulators on permitting and compliance issues.
- Coach junior engineers to develop their technical skills and contribute to their professional growth.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a related field.
- Minimum of 10 years of engineering experience, with at least 5 years in solid waste projects.
- Professional Engineer (PE) licensure or ability to obtain.
Nice-to-haves
- Master's Degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or related field
- 5+ years of experience working in the engineering consulting industry
- 3+ years project management / coordination experience
- Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification
- Experience with sustainability practices such as Extended Producer Responsibility, Sustainable Materials Management, Circular Economies, Waste Diversion and Zero Waste
Benefits
- Values-based, client-centered, and flexible work environment
- Ample professional growth opportunities
- Supportive colleagues
- Engagement in diverse and exciting projects that promote continuous professional growth and development
