Landfill Project Engineer

Job Overview:

APTIM is pleased to announce an immediate opening for a Project Engineer in our Solid Waste Engineering Group to support our exciting portfolio of projects. This opening is in our Northern California (Concord) office. Our Solid Waste Engineering Group provides the following services to both the public and private sectors: Must have landfill experience to be considered.

• Facility design and permitting
• Stormwater modeling and management plan development
• Construction oversight
• Operations and maintenance
• Hydrogeologic and geotechnical investigations
• Environmental compliance audits

Our philosophy centers on developing and maintaining a culture of mutual respect and honesty, where people listen generously and speak straight. At APTIM, you can expect countless opportunities to learn, develop business and leadership skills, and engage on a multitude of projects.

Key Responsibilities/Accountabilities:

• Conduct field inspections and construction quality assurance (CQA) oversight
• Preparing site plans, grading and drainage plans, pump and piping plans, and conceptual layouts for civil earthworks, landfill grading and construction projects
• Preparing engineering calculations and supporting analyses
• Perform groundwater, leachate, stormwater and landfill gas sampling and testing
• Preparing and completing regulatory compliance reports, work plans, and special studies
• Preparing regulatory compliance reports, work plans, and special studies
• Utilizing skills and knowledge to solve complex problems
• Collaborating with other team members
• Coordinating with contractors and clients
• Possess a "Safety First" work ethic
• Providing other duties as required

Basic Qualifications:

• BS/MS Civil, Environmental, or Mechanical Engineering or equivalent sciences.
• Possession Engineer in Training (EIT) certification
• Minimum of 6 years
• Ability to work on multidisciplinary projects
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Self-starter and problem solver
• Excellent organizational skills
• Ability to wear proper PPE for work on hazardous waste sites
• Physical work the ability to lift 50 pounds will be required

Desired Qualification:

• Professional Engineer (PE) License
• Landfill / Solid Waste experience
• Possession of 40-hour OSHA HAZWOPER training with current 8-hour refresher certificate
• Knowledge of AutoCAD, HEC-RAS, and ArcGIS software
• Knowledge of landfill operations and solid waste projects
• Knowledge of federal and state environmental regulations

About APTIM

APTIM enhances the quality of the environment, wellbeing of people, resilience of communities, and opportunity for employees to make a difference, not just a living. A leading professional solutions firm, we specialize in environmental, sustainability, resilience, and infrastructure solutions. Our team of experts provide these integrated solutions for forward-thinking government agencies, commercial and industrial clients, and energy customers. Together, we create sustainable and resilient communities for all.

What you can expect from APTIM:

• Work that is worthy of your time and talent
• Respect and flexibility to live a full life at work and at home
• Dogged determination to deliver for our clients and communities
• A voice in making our company better
• Investment into your personal and professional development

As of the date of this posting, a good faith estimate of the current pay range for this position is $100,000 to $130,000 annually. Compensation depends on several factors including: experience, education, key skills, geographic location of the position, client requirements, external market competitiveness, and internal equity among other employees within APTIM.

Employee Benefits

Aptim Environmental & Infrastructure, LLC, an extensive range of benefits that protect and promote the health and financial well-being of our employees and their families through the APTIM Benefits Marketplace https://aptim.makeityoursource.com/.

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance: Through the marketplace, our employees can choose benefits from five metallic levels and several carriers to find the right benefits that work for them in their location.
• Company paid and optional Life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity coverage
• Paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave (eligibility based on company policy and applicable law)
• 401(k) APTIM offers three 401k plans through the Aon Pooled Employer Plan (PEP). The specific plan you are eligible for depends on the business unit you are in. The details of the largest plan are found here:
  • APTIM 401(k) Guide
  • APTIM - Helpful Documents