Solid Waste Engineer (Landfill Design)

Location: Windsor, Connecticut, United States. The position is based at the Windsor office, with fully in-office or hybrid work arrangements. Travel is typically 10–15% throughout the United States, primarily in New England.

Salary: USD 120,000–170,000 per year. An annual discretionary bonus may also be available.

Company

hirify.global, a member of WSP, is a global environmental and engineering consulting firm serving commercial, industrial, government, and community clients across infrastructure, energy, environmental, and property sectors.

What you will do

• Provide engineering design and consulting services, including design packages, budgets, schedules, and technical support.
• Support landfill and solid waste projects involving landfill design, operations, permitting, leachate collection, capacity analysis, cell development, waste placement plans, and cost estimates.
• Design stormwater management systems and conduct hydrologic analyses for planning, development, and permitting.
• Develop plans, designs, and specifications to address environmental regulations and permitting challenges.
• Prepare compliance and control plans, including construction and industrial SWPPPs, SPCC Plans, and Soil Management Plans.
• Collaborate with project managers, senior managers, business development professionals, clients, and junior-level engineers while helping grow the client base.

Requirements

• At least 8 years of engineering experience, including landfill and solid waste project design, permitting, and construction.
• Bachelor’s degree in civil or environmental engineering from an accredited university.
• Current Connecticut Professional Engineer license, or ability to obtain it within 12 months.
• Experience analyzing data, site constraints, uses, and characteristics to develop independent design solutions.
• Fundamental knowledge of AutoCAD Civil 3D or similar software, plus strong knowledge of local, state, and federal permitting.
• Valid Connecticut driver’s license, ability to travel within the United States, and successful completion of a pre-employment drug test are required.

Culture & Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance.
• 401(k) plan with traditional and Roth options and company matching.
• Paid time off ranging from 15 to 25 days per year, depending on status and seniority.
• At least 8 paid holidays annually for full-time employees.
• Paid sick, family, and disability leave in accordance with the laws of the employee’s state of residence.
• Training, professional development, and opportunities to earn new skills and certifications.