Onsite Landfill Engineer Trainee

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About the role

  • Landfill Engineer Trainee supporting engineering aspects and compliance with landfill operations. Engaging with various teams and participating in a formal 12-month training program.

Responsibilities

  • Participates in a formal 12-month training program to develop skills to successfully support the engineering aspects of an operating landfill.
  • Develops an understanding of all permits governing the construction and operation of landfill disposal sites and other operations, such as waste transfer stations, collection operations and material recovery facilities, in an assigned area.
  • Works with professional consulting firms in preparing regulatory documents, such as permit applications, for adherence to regulatory requirements and consistency. with site conditions, with an eye toward improving efficiencies in safety, design, constructability, quality, compliance and cost savings.
  • Assists and works alongside with senior level WM engineers on construction projects.
  • Works with operation teams to ensure compliance with permits and to prevent or resolve operational issues.
  • Assists in the preparation and/or review of engineering, monitoring and environmental reports.
  • Assists in environmental reviews and audits.
  • Works with landfill managers to formulate short-term and long-term goals and action plans in alignment with WM objectives.
  • Assists in estimating the cost of identified site capital needs and follow-through with inclusion in annual budget exercises.
  • Interacts with state and local agencies to foster positive working relationships and to insure efficient and effective compliance with regulations.
  • Reviews and understands WM engineering and technical directives and Best Management Practices and implement at sites in your assigned area.
  • Provides technical support to operations and environmental staff, such as landfill gas technicians, and other functional areas.
  • Participates in continuing education opportunities to maintain and enhance personal skill sets and continually look for opportunities to integrate new knowledge, technologies and innovations into WM operations.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree (accredited) in Engineering, or similar area of study.
  • No experience No previous years of experience (in addition to education requirement)

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Short Term Disability
  • Stock Purchase Plan
  • Company match on 401K
  • Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Personal Days

Job title

Landfill Engineer Trainee

Job type

Experience level

Entry level

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Location requirements

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