Lead Environmental Engineer (Solid Waste)

Foth - Cedar Rapids, IA

Full-time - Senior

Remote - Cedar Rapids, IA

501-1,000 employees

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

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