Recycling Project Engineer

About Circular Services:
Circular Services is the largest privately held recycling and organics service provider in the U.S. It operates over 30 facilities serving major long-term municipal and commercial contracts. The mission of Circular Services is to keep valuable materials in circulation and minimize the cost and environmental impact of landfills. The company services municipal contracts with some of the largest and fastest growing cities in the U.S. including New York City, Austin, San Antonio, and Phoenix.  

About the Role: 

The Recycling Project Engineer is responsible for leading and executing facility engineering and capital improvement projects that support safe, efficient, and compliant operations. Specifically, this role will manage the expansion of Circular’s Anaerobic Digestion and food recycling facility in Southington, CT.  This role manages projects from early concepts and design through construction, commissioning, and close-out. They will work closely with operations, consultants, contractors, and vendors. The position plays a key role in maintaining and improving industrial infrastructure while supporting Circular Services’ sustainability and operational goals. 

Responsibilities: 

• Lead facility engineering and capital improvement projects, including scoping, planning, budgeting, scheduling, and execution
• Manage projects from concept, design, and permitting through construction and commissioning
• Oversee mechanical and electrical equipment installations, upgrades, and infrastructure improvements
• Coordinate closely with operations teams, consulting engineers, contractors, and equipment vendors to ensure project alignment and execution
• Review bids, proposals, and cost estimates for construction and engineering services
• Identify project risks, troubleshoot technical and schedule issues, and implement corrective actions
• Ensure all work complies with applicable building codes, industrial standards, safety regulations, and environmental requirements
• Monitor contractor performance, safety compliance, and quality of work on site
• Maintain accurate project documentation, schedules, and budgets
• Provide regular project updates and status reports to senior leadership

Minimum Job Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Facilities Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in project engineering, industrial facility management, or construction project management
• Strong knowledge of project planning, scheduling, budgeting, and contractor oversight
• Experience working in industrial or plant-based environments
• Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
• Ability to commute to Southington, CT (required)
• Ability to work in office on a hybrid basis from 7am to 4pm

Preferred Job Qualifications: 

• Experience in anaerobic digestion, food waste recovery systems, or waste to energy processes.  
• Professional Engineer (PE) license and/or Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
• Experience supporting facilities related to waste processing, recycling, energy production, utilities, manufacturing, or industrial plant maintenance
• Familiarity with capital project approval processes and long-term infrastructure planning
• Experience working in regulated environments with strong safety and compliance requirements

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements: 

• Work is performed primarily in an industrial plant environment with exposure to noise, dust, odors, and varying temperatures
• Regular standing, walking, climbing, and navigating active construction and operating areas
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds as required
• Must wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) and adhere to all safety policies and procedures
• Pre-employment drug screening required (drug-free workplace)
• Relocation assistance is not available

EEOC: Circular Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind: Circular Services is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Circular Services are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Circular Services will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.