Wm
Leading provider of comprehensive waste management services across North America.
Engineer III
Engineers waste facility projects, overseeing permits, construction, budgets, and staff.
Job Highlights
About the Role
The role involves regular interaction with senior management, regulators, and community stakeholders, ensuring compliance and effective communication on permitting and technical matters. • Direct and manage consulting firms on permit applications, construction plans, site monitoring, and regulatory submittals. • Maintain relationships with regulators, represent WM in permit meetings, hearings, inspections, and serve as community liaison. • Oversee landfill construction projects, including consulting, contracting, budgeting, bid preparation, contract administration, and quality assurance. • Track and report capital budgets for engineering and construction projects per company procedures. • Conduct landfill capacity tracking, develop airspace calculations, and create fill sequencing and closure schedules. • Evaluate sites for compliance with construction and permit documents, pursue required permits and modifications. • Collaborate with internal experts to develop cost‑effective engineering solutions for landfills, transfer stations, and hauling operations. • Participate in acquisition reviews, divestiture evaluations, and provide pro‑forma modeling support during due diligence. • Mentor and supervise WM technical staff, providing training and guidance.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸permit management
- ▸landfill construction
- ▸budget tracking
- ▸capacity modeling
- ▸engineering solutions
- ▸due diligence
What You Bring
The position offers relocation assistance and is based on‑site at a landfill. It requires an experienced engineer in environmental and solid waste sectors to lead technical projects, manage construction, and mentor junior staff while advancing WM’s leadership in waste management. • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field required. • Minimum of 5 years of experience in environmental/solid waste engineering required.
Requirements
- ▸bachelor's
- ▸5+ years
- ▸environmental
- ▸solid waste
- ▸project lead
- ▸construction mgmt
Benefits
Candidates must hold a bachelor’s degree in engineering and have at least five years of relevant experience. The position includes a base salary range of $101,535–$155,000, subject to experience, education, and location. WM provides a comprehensive benefits package featuring health insurance, retirement plans, stock purchase options, and paid time off, with variations by site. The company emphasizes a people‑first culture, career growth, and sustainability. • Competitive total compensation including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short‑term disability. • 401(k) with company match and stock purchase plan. • Paid vacation, holidays, and personal days. • Relocation assistance provided.
Work Environment
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