Solid Waste Engineer - Project Manager

Civil & Environmental Consultants • Franklin, TN

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About The Position

As a Solid Waste Engineering Project Manager for Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc. (CEC) in our Nashville, TN office, you’ll support the design, analysis, permitting, and preparation of drawings and technical specifications for solid waste disposal facilities, including coal combustion residual (CCR) and industrial facilities. You’ll perform a variety of engineering tasks, including landfill system design, leachate and stormwater infrastructure, gas collection systems, site roadways, and support structures. You’ll contribute to technical report preparation, permit applications, construction documents, cost estimates, and solid waste management plans. You’ll collaborate with internal teams, clients, contractors, and regulatory agencies from conceptual design through permitting, bidding, and construction, while mentoring junior staff to ensure successful project delivery. At CEC, every team member is personally invested in serving our clients with integrity, delivering results that matter, and growing meaningful careers. As employee-owners, we’re accountable not just for our work, but for creating an environment that supports and challenges one another. Our people are our priority — and that’s what drives us to dig deeper, collaborate smarter, and build lasting relationships inside and outside of our company. Our Nashville office, located in Franklin, TN, is home to a passionate and growing team of professionals. Just minutes from downtown, Franklin offers small-town charm with easy access to all that Nashville has to offer. Known for top-rated schools and welcoming neighborhoods, the area is a great place to grow both personally and professionally. From outdoor adventures and live music to pro sports and world-class dining, Middle Tennessee offers something for everyone.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in the design, permitting, document preparation, and construction quality assurance (CQA) of waste disposal facilities
• Proven ability to coordinate regulatory agency review and permitting processes
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Geotechnical, or Environmental Engineering
• Professional Engineering (P.E.) license with ability to obtain Tennessee licensure
• Understanding of consulting project business practices and project delivery methods
• Strong project management and leadership capabilities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience in proposal and report writing
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Autodesk Civil 3D

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead design, analysis, permitting, and construction-phase services for solid waste, coal combustion residual (CCR), and industrial waste management facilities
• Oversee landfill system design, including liners, leachate and stormwater infrastructure, gas collection systems, site roadways, and support structures
• Prepare technical reports, permit applications, construction documents, specifications, cost estimates, and solid waste management plans
• Conduct field and office coordination with clients, contractors, regulatory agencies, and project teams to ensure project success
• Mentor and supervise junior engineers and technical staff, supporting professional development and project delivery
• Ensure regulatory compliance and quality of project deliverables in accordance with client expectations and engineering standards

Benefits

• CEC offers a matching 401(k); profit sharing; a performance bonus; company stock; medical, dental, and vision insurance; short and long-term disability; tuition assistance; professional development; and work-life balance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees