What are the responsibilities and job description for the E&C Engineer position at Synectics Inc.?
Primary Responsibilities
Healthcare Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents healthcare coverage through BlueCross BlueShield of Illinois. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics. Premiums are subsidized by Synectics.
Dental Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents a dental plan through MetLife. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.
Vision Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees vision insurance through VSP. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.401(k) Plan: The Synectics Inc. Investment Savings Retirement Plan. Synectics offers all employees who are 21 years of age or older the opportunity to invest in the 401(k) Plan on the first enrollment date that is at least 30 days after employment begins. Enrollment dates are each January 1st, April 1st, July 1st, and October 1st.
Technical Certification Bonus: Synectics is pleased to award its employees a bonus of up to $500 for an approved professional certification. In determining the bonus amount, Synectics will consider the cost of the test(s) for any certification relating to your current position, achieved during your employment with us. Only one Certification Bonus per calendar year may be awarded per employee. Only current, active employees will be eligible to receive this bonus. It will be awarded 90 days after the Synectics office has received documentation confirming the successful completion of the certification.
Synectics is an equal opportunity employer.
- This role supports landfill, pond, and water resource-related capital projects across our Energy facilities, including RDF plants, Sherco, Red Wing, and Wilmarth.
- Work includes landfill expansions, pond expansions, liner and leachate system installation, equipment replacement, and environmental compliance.
- Scope projects, develop budgets, and prepare bid packages.
- Conduct contractor walk‑downs, oversee construction activities, and support field execution.
- Manage project lifecycle: scoping → bidding → execution → closeout.
- Ensure drawings, permits, and documentation are updated/compliant.
- Collaborate with plant operations, environmental teams, and construction supervisors.
- 50% field work; 50% office work.
- Heavy industrial and construction environments; PPE required (hard hat, high‑vis, steel‑toed boots).
- One time boot allowance provided.
- Bachelor's degree preferred
- Equivalent hands‑on construction/project management experience acceptable
- Civil engineering strongly preferred.
- Experience with brownfield/greenfield environments, landfill management, water resources, and construction management.
- 3-5 years engineering/project management experience.
- Strong independence, problem‑solving ability, and comfort building rapport with plant personnel and contractors.
- Civil engineering
- Landfill / pond / water resource project experience
- Project management / construction management
- SAP experience (preferred)
- Bluebeam; PDF markup
- AutoCAD / Civil 3D (preferred, not required)
- Budgeting and forecasting
- Certifications: FE preferred & PE highly preferred (not required)
- Valid driver's license required; must use personal vehicle (mileage reimbursed).
- Standard shift: approximately 7:00 or 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM
- Regional travel across MN/WI required
Healthcare Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents healthcare coverage through BlueCross BlueShield of Illinois. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics. Premiums are subsidized by Synectics.
Dental Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents a dental plan through MetLife. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.
Vision Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees vision insurance through VSP. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.401(k) Plan: The Synectics Inc. Investment Savings Retirement Plan. Synectics offers all employees who are 21 years of age or older the opportunity to invest in the 401(k) Plan on the first enrollment date that is at least 30 days after employment begins. Enrollment dates are each January 1st, April 1st, July 1st, and October 1st.
Technical Certification Bonus: Synectics is pleased to award its employees a bonus of up to $500 for an approved professional certification. In determining the bonus amount, Synectics will consider the cost of the test(s) for any certification relating to your current position, achieved during your employment with us. Only one Certification Bonus per calendar year may be awarded per employee. Only current, active employees will be eligible to receive this bonus. It will be awarded 90 days after the Synectics office has received documentation confirming the successful completion of the certification.
Synectics is an equal opportunity employer.