Are you looking for a home for the best years of your career? A place where you can contribute to a dynamic and innovative firm, tackle challenging project work, and collaborate with industry-recognized professionals? Geosyntec is the place for you!  Geosyntec is a nationally recognized leader in solid waste engineering and has a strong solid waste practice in central Texas.  We are seeking a Senior-Level Solid Waste Engineer  to help grow our Solid Waste and Geoenvironmental practice in Texas and adjoining states. Preferred candidates will have an entrepreneurial attitude, be enthusiastic, and interested in pursuing and leading innovative solid waste projects with a diverse mix of clients to expand Geosyntec’s market share.  Our ideal candidate would have project and client management experience and technical skills on projects involving municipal, industrial, and hazardous waste landfills; transfer stations and recycling facilities; landfill gas systems; surface impoundments; oil and gas waste management facilities; geotechnical and hydrogeologic investigations; solid waste planning, and other solid waste management systems.   

Our clients ask us to address their new ventures and most challenging problems involving the environment, natural resources, and civil infrastructure.  Ranked by ENR in the top 20 design firms for the environment, Geosyntec is internationally known for its technical leadership, broad experience, and exceptional client service.  Learn more by visiting www.geosyntec.com.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Develop business and manage clients and projects in the solid waste management industry;
  • Participate in and build Geosyntec’s brand recognition in the waste market in Texas and adjoining states;
  • Build and oversee a group of entry and mid-level engineers;
  • Manage projects and prepare proposals;
  • Oversee and provide technical guidance for civil design, landfill and transfer station design, landfill gas system design, and stormwater design;
  • Engineering analyses such as settlement, static and seismic slope stability, liquefaction, hydrologic and landfill gas modeling, and stormwater calculations;
  • Develop geotechnical site characterization plans and oversee related fieldwork;
  • Prepare engineering reports, design calculations, drawings, technical specifications, and permit applications; and
  • Conduct fieldwork associated with design investigations and construction services.

 Collaboration and mentoring are cornerstones of Geosyntec’s culture.  You should expect to work closely with experienced professionals who will help integrate you into Geosyntec’s culture. You will be responsible for business development and marketing with the purpose of establishing a client-oriented practice within Geosyntec. Additional responsibilities include project management, staff management, and mentoring. Here are some other things you should know about a typical Senior Engineer position with Geosyntec: 

  • Training: This position requires OSHA health and safety, first aid, and CPR training and medical monitoring, paid for by the firm. We also offer professional development opportunities including in-house seminars, webinars, and mentoring, that allow our professionals to build the technical and business skills necessary to become successful consultants
  • Fieldwork and overnight travel as needed

Your success is our success.  We encourage our professionals to continually develop their interests and skills.  Advancement is based on an individual’s own performance and initiative.

 EDUCATION AND LICENSURE

  •  Bachelor’s degree in civil, environmental, or geotechnical engineering. (required)
  • Advanced degree in civil or geotechnical engineering. (preferred)
  • Professional Engineer (P.E.) registration in Texas. (required)
  • NCEES Record for PE comity. (preferred)

SKILLS, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

  • Minimum of 8 years (10-15+ years preferred) of progressive experience in the consulting industry, focused in Texas and/or adjoining states; or equivalent combination of education and experience. (required)
  • Demonstrated business development and project management experience. (required)
  • Thorough understanding of federal and state regulations for solid waste facility permitting, design, and construction. (required)
  • Strong oral and technical writing skills. (required)
  • Ability to succeed in a fast-paced consulting environment, handling multiple project assignments, meeting strict deadlines, and traveling to client facilities as needed. (required)
  • Valid U.S. driver’s license and a satisfactory driving record for business travel. (required)            

CULTURE/EEO STATEMENT

Geosyntec strives to hire and retain the best and brightest people in their fields. We look for exceptional interpersonal skills, communication skills, and problem-solving abilities, plus the passion for technical excellence and quality. We seek individuals with leadership potential, a commitment to lifelong learning and growth, and the desire to build a long and rewarding career with a growing Firm.

Geosyntec is a great place to build a career. If you're looking for an exciting place to work, a place with challenging and rewarding projects, and a place that has been nationally recognized for its employees' quality of life, technical expertise, and business success, then Geosyntec may be the place for you. You can learn more about careers and employment at Geosyntec by visiting http://www.geosyntec.com/careers/

We are proud to offer our employees a highly competitive benefits package. Learn more by visiting http://www.geosyntec.com/careers/employee-benefits

The Geosyntec family of companies is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, medical condition, marital status, domestic partner status, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

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Geosyntec is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities.  If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to hr@geosyntec.com or call (561) 995-0900 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.


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