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Solid Waste Engineer

Sevee & Maher Engineers, Inc.
Cumberland, ME Full Time
POSTED ON 12/15/2025 CLOSED ON 2/10/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Solid Waste Engineer position at Sevee & Maher Engineers, Inc.?

Sevee & Maher Engineers, Inc. (SME)
has a new full-time position for a
Solid Waste Engineer
at our office in
Cumberland, Maine.
SME is looking for a qualified intermediate to senior engineer.

Position Summary

As
Solid Waste Engineer,
you will report to a principal of the firm and participate in diverse and dynamic projects for commercial, municipal, and industrial solid waste projects in Maine and the northeastern United States. You will work closely with SME's multidisciplinary staff and frequently interact directly with teammates so effective interpersonal and communications skills are important.

Your Impact

As
Solid Waste Engineer
has an exceptional opportunity to work on a wide variety of assignments that may include solid waste management projects, stormwater systems, environmental compliance and permitting. At SME, we take pride in building and maintaining positive long-term relationships with all stakeholders.

As an SME
Solid Waste Engineer
you will be responsible for:

  • Engineering and design
  • Technical reports and specifications
  • Construction engineering inspection and documentation services
  • Construction support (submittal review, etc.)
  • Permit preparation
  • Engineering tasks to support our Cumberland, Maine, office

as well as:

  • Maintaining a high level of organizational skills to keep tasks on schedule, and
  • Being an integral team member and problem solver who is adept at developing practical, cost-effective solutions that serve our clients well.

Compensation and Benefits

SME offers an excellent compensation and benefits package that includes:

  • 100% company paid Medical, Life, and Long-term and Short-term Disability insurance
  • Annual contributions to the enrolled employee's Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • Paid vacation and sick time and 9 paid holidays per year
  • Retirement plan comprising three components: a 401(k) plan with generous matching contribution; profit sharing; and a non-discretionary 3% of gross pay contribution, and
  • Performance-based year-end bonuses.

Required Skills and Qualifications

  • B.S. degree in Environmental Engineering or Civil Engineering, with 5 years of experience
  • Construction exposure or experience
  • Engineering design experience, including site grading, stormwater management, geosynthetics, pump and piping systems, and preparing technical reports and specifications
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and AutoCAD software
  • Ability to read and understand local, state, and federal permitting requirements, and
  • Effective oral and written communication skills are essential.

Working at SME

Founded in 1985, SME is an accomplished team of 100 experienced and talented professionals providing environmental and civil engineering consulting services to clients nationwide. From permitting solar farms to cleaning up environmental hazards, managing society's waste, and developing sustainable solutions, SME employees share a common goal of assisting clients in the protection of human and environmental health. SME combines strong technical expertise with innovative technologies to provide cutting-edge solutions to our clients' real-world challenges.

At the heart of SME is our friendly and down-to-earth culture. SME is large enough to offer a full range of services but small enough that everyone on our team makes a difference. There is room to choose your own path and pursue your passions, and each person is recognized for their contribution to our collective success. SME supports and encourages professional development and active participation with professional associations. Joining SME means becoming part of a group of dedicated professionals who enjoy doing meaningful work together.

Let's Connect

If this position sounds like a good fit for you,
please submit your resume and cover letter as a single PDF or Word document to:
No telephone calls, please.

For more information about SME, visit
sme-
.

SME is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fairness in all our employment practices. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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