Senior Civil Engineer
HybridPittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States or Blue Bell, Pennsylvania, United States
Job Summary
Lead and manage complex solid waste and remediation engineering projects involving landfills, transfer stations, and surface impoundments. Serve as a trusted advisor by providing strategic technical guidance, responsive consulting support, and practical solutions to challenging geoenvironmental, operational, permitting, and compliance issues. Oversee project execution from investigation through permitting, design, construction, operations, and post-closure monitoring, including scope development, budgeting, scheduling, and risk management. Support practice growth through business development, client relationship management, networking, and preparation of technical and commercial proposals. Provide senior technical input and quality review for engineering evaluations, design documents, calculations, and compliance submittals. Lead or support geologic and hydrogeologic investigations, site evaluations, and monitoring programs to inform design and operational decisions. Mentor staff in technical problem-solving and professional development within the solid waste engineering practice. Travel to client, project, and office locations as needed for field investigations, design reviews, and business development activities.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, geotechnical engineering, geological engineering, or a related engineering discipline
- Professional Engineer (P.E.) registration
- At least 8 years of relevant consulting or design experience focused on geoenvironmental engineering, geotechnical engineering, civil infrastructure, or heavy civil projects
- Experience with landfills, remediation sites, coal combustion residuals, sediment management, or similar earthwork-intensive projects
- Strong technical foundation in civil/environmental engineering and civil design, including experience with site characterization, earthwork, slope stability, seepage, foundation design, retaining systems, sediment containment, and related infrastructure analyses
- Demonstrated success in either business development, marketing, and client relationship management, or recognized technical expertise that strengthens project delivery and elevates practice capabilities
- Working knowledge of applicable regulatory frameworks, permitting processes, and industry standards relevant to infrastructure, mining, solid waste, water resources, or civil works projects
- Excellent technical leadership and ability to guide multidisciplinary teams on complex design, analysis, construction, and performance evaluation assignments
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced consulting environment, including client demands, project deadlines, field assignments, and travel as needed
- Excellent writing, presentation, and communication skills, with the ability to prepare clear technical deliverables and engage effectively with clients and internal teams
- Valid U.S. driver's license and a satisfactory driving record for business travel
Desired Qualifications
- Advanced degree in the same [discipline]
- 10+ years of relevant consulting or design experience focused on geoenvironmental engineering, geotechnical engineering, civil infrastructure, or heavy civil projects
- Regional visibility, industry involvement, or an established professional network that can support client development and market growth
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