Wm
Leading provider of comprehensive waste management services across North America.
Engineer IV
Lead engineering and construction for solid waste facilities, overseeing permits, budgets, and teams.
Job Highlights
About the Role
• Direct and manage consulting firms for permit applications, construction plans, site monitoring, and regulatory submittals, ensuring final work product quality. • Serve as primary liaison with regulators, representing WM in permit meetings, hearings, inspections, and technical conferences. • Oversee landfill construction projects, including preparation and approval of construction plans, bid processes, contract administration, and coordination of contractors and QA firms. • Manage and track capital budgets for engineering and construction projects, reporting to local and corporate management per company procedures. • Perform landfill capacity tracking, develop airspace calculations, and create fill sequencing and cell construction schedules. • Conduct site evaluations for compliance with construction and permit documents, proactively obtaining necessary permits and modifications. • Collaborate with WM subject‑matter experts to develop cost‑effective engineering solutions for operational, environmental, and compliance issues across facilities. • Provide technical expertise to finance, legal, and safety teams, delivering clear resolution paths for identified challenges. • Participate in acquisition reviews and divestiture evaluations, supporting pro‑forma modeling and due‑diligence with corporate leadership. • Mentor and supervise WM technical staff, delivering training and guidance to junior team members.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸permit management
- ▸regulator liaison
- ▸landfill construction
- ▸budget tracking
- ▸capacity modeling
- ▸site evaluation
What You Bring
This role seeks an experienced engineer in the environmental and solid‑waste sector. The engineer will apply strong problem‑solving and management abilities across a varied portfolio of technical projects. Responsibilities include engineering and construction oversight at solid‑waste disposal facilities, communication with senior management, and mentorship of junior staff, all aimed at advancing WM’s leadership in comprehensive waste‑management services. The position operates in a hybrid environment that blends office work with plant and field activities. Standard office equipment such as computers, phones, and copy machines are routinely used, while periodic site visits are required. Reasonable accommodations are available to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Candidates must possess a REAL ID or an acceptable alternative, as federal regulations may require it for air travel or access to federal property. The role may involve business‑related travel, so obtaining a REAL ID or TSA‑approved substitute is necessary. • Required qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (or related field) and at least 7 years of relevant experience.
Requirements
- ▸bachelor’s
- ▸engineering
- ▸7 years
- ▸solid‑waste
- ▸problem‑solving
- ▸management
Benefits
At WM, a job is valued beyond salary—it creates opportunities for employees and their families. The company invests in its people through benefits, resources, and engagement activities, fostering a people‑first culture, career growth, stability, and a commitment to a sustainable future. • Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑term disability, 401(k) match, stock purchase plan, paid vacation, holidays and personal days (vary by site).
Work Environment
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