Solid Waste Engineering - Project Manager

Civil & Environmental Consultants • Johnson City, TN

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

As a Civil & Solid Waste Engineering Project Manager for Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc. (CEC) in our Johnson City, TN office, you’ll lead a diverse portfolio of land development, site civil, and solid waste engineering projects, including municipal, commercial, industrial, and waste disposal facilities. You’ll manage projects from concept through construction while mentoring staff and partnering closely with clients and regulatory agencies. This hybrid role provides the opportunity to oversee design, permitting, construction, and quality assurance while supporting professional development for your team. 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 Johnson City office sits in the heart of Northeast Tennessee, surrounded by the natural beauty of the Appalachian Mountains. With easy access to hiking, lakes, and scenic drives, plus a growing downtown and vibrant community culture, Johnson City offers a high quality of life and a welcoming environment for professionals looking to live and grow in a small-city setting.

Requirements

• 7–10+ years of progressive experience in civil/site development and/or solid waste engineering within a consulting environment
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Environmental, or Geotechnical Engineering (Master’s degree preferred)
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) license required (Tennessee licensure or ability to obtain)
• Proven project management experience, including budgeting, scheduling, and client coordination
• Experience with permitting and regulatory coordination for civil and/or solid waste facilities
• Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D
• Strong understanding of consulting project delivery, proposal development, and profitable project execution
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including technical report and proposal writing
• Demonstrated leadership skills and commitment to mentoring and developing staff

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree preferred
• experience with stormwater modeling tools (e.g., HydroCAD, HEC-RAS) preferred
• Active involvement in professional or client-related organizations is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage civil/site development and solid waste engineering projects from proposal through construction, including oversight of scope, schedule, budget, and quality control.
• Lead the design and review of site layout, grading, stormwater management, utilities, and erosion control for commercial, residential, industrial, and institutional developments.
• Oversee solid waste facility design elements such as landfill liner systems, leachate and stormwater infrastructure, gas collection systems, site roadways, and support facilities.
• Prepare and oversee technical reports, permit applications, plans, specifications, cost estimates, solid waste management plans, and construction documents.
• Coordinate regulatory permitting and agency review processes at the local, state, and federal levels.
• Support construction-phase services, including construction quality assurance (CQA) as applicable.
• Perform QA/QC reviews to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, engineering standards, and client expectations.
• Serve as a primary client contact and collaborate with contractors, subconsultants, and internal teams.
• Mentor and supervise junior engineers and technical staff, supporting professional development and performance growth.
• Participate in business development activities, including proposal preparation, scope development, and strategic client growth initiatives.

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: Manager
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees