Solid Waste Engineer | Houston, Dallas or Austin

A growing environmental and engineering consulting team is seeking a Solid Waste Engineer to support and lead a variety of civil, environmental, and solid waste projects across Texas. This role involves technical leadership, project management, regulatory interpretation, and client engagement. The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in solid waste permitting, site civil design, and environmental compliance, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and contribute to business development efforts.

Key Responsibilities:

• Interpret and apply federal, state, and local environmental regulations
• Review technical deliverables including site data, reports, construction plans, cost estimates, and permit applications
• Plan, coordinate, and direct work for multiple clients and projects
• Support strategic initiatives and business development, including proposal preparation and cross-selling
• Maintain quality control across technical and administrative tasks
• Serve as a client point of contact and foster strong relationships
• Conduct on-site work at landfills, contaminated sites, and other field locations
• Travel for short-duration projects as needed

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering or a related environmental field
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in Texas, or ability to obtain within one year
• 5-15 years of experience in solid waste engineering or a related field
• Experience in solid waste permitting, biogas system design, remediation, site civil design, and gas collection and control systems (GCCS)
• Familiarity with Florida and Southeastern U.S. environmental regulations
• Strong communication, organizational, and time management skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and AutoCAD (Civil 3D preferred)
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment

Preferred Qualifications:

• Established client relationships
• Project management experience, including budgeting and invoicing
  

Desired Skills and Experience

A growing environmental and engineering consulting team is seeking a Solid Waste Engineer to support and lead a variety of civil, environmental, and solid waste projects across Texas. This role involves technical leadership, project management, regulatory interpretation, and client engagement. The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in solid waste permitting, site civil design, and environmental compliance, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and contribute to business development efforts.

Key Responsibilities:
Interpret and apply federal, state, and local environmental regulations
Review technical deliverables including site data, reports, construction plans, cost estimates, and permit applications
Plan, coordinate, and direct work for multiple clients and projects
Support strategic initiatives and business development, including proposal preparation and cross-selling
Maintain quality control across technical and administrative tasks
Serve as a client point of contact and foster strong relationships
Conduct on-site work at landfills, contaminated sites, and other field locations
Travel for short-duration projects as needed

Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering or a related environmental field
Professional Engineer (PE) license in Texas, or ability to obtain within one year
5-15 years of experience in solid waste engineering or a related field
Experience in solid waste permitting, biogas system design, remediation, site civil design, and gas collection and control systems (GCCS)
Familiarity with Florida and Southeastern U.S. environmental regulations
Strong communication, organizational, and time management skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and AutoCAD (Civil 3D preferred)
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment

Preferred Qualifications:
Established client relationships
Project management experience, including budgeting and invoicing