Hybrid Lead Environmental Engineer – Solid Waste

at The Foth Companies

• Job title: Lead Environmental Engineer – Solid Waste
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Senior
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Jacksonville, United States

About the role

• Lead Environmental Engineer joining Foth's Solid Waste team to solve complex challenges. Collaborate on innovative projects and ensure client satisfaction in a supportive environment.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary technical resource for solid waste projects
• Oversee the development and quality control review of plans and specifications and serve as the engineer of record for municipal solid waste, ash monofill and demolition landfill waste facility construction projects
• Provide hands-on technical engineering for solid waste projects
• Provide project team leadership to ensure all aspects of the projects meet client expectations, adhering to the agreed scope, budget, and schedule
• Serve as a primary client contact; attend client meetings, advocate for client and stakeholder interests in public meetings, attend trade shows that support client interests, facilitate meetings between client and suppliers and vendors, meet with regulatory agencies and contractors as owner’s representative
• Participate in proposal creation and related sales and marketing efforts as needed
• Proactively identify client needs and initiate activities to meet those needs
• Coach junior members to develop their technical skills
• Communicate effectively with client and project teams on technical issues for clients, regulators, and stakeholder

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or related field
• Minimum 10 years of engineering experience
• Minimum 5 years of engineering experience in solid waste projects
• Professional Engineer (PE) licensure
• Effective client and project team communication skills with a focus on technical issues for clients, regulators, and stakeholders
• Prior professional experience working with federal and state regulatory requirements and standards for design and operation of waste facilities

Benefits

• Dynamic Culture: Benefit from a values-based, client-centered, and flexible work environment, with ample professional growth opportunities and supportive colleagues, contributing to our impressive 92+% member retention rate.
• Challenging Projects: Engage in diverse and exciting projects that promote continuous professional growth and development.
• Equal opportunity employers: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.
• All locations are tobacco-free.
• Foth will pay for all drug testing, which will be conducted by a licensed independent medical laboratory that follows testing requirements in accordance with applicable state law.