Job Description

Solid Waste Engineer/Project Manager

Job Locations


US-IL-Naperville

Category


Waste Management

Type


Full-Time

Overview

As a Project Manager for Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc. (CEC) in our Waste Management Practice in our Naperville IL, office, you will be involved in the planning, permitting, design, and site development of integrated solid waste facilities. You 'll manage multidisciplinary teams supporting local government and private clients across the municipal solid waste, industrial, and energy sectors. You'll oversee project execution from concept through construction, ensuring quality, regulatory compliance, and client satisfaction, while collaborating across CEC practices to deliver integrated, resilient solutions that protect the public and environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Manage solid waste and site development projects from proposal through construction, including scope, schedule, and budget oversight
• Lead project teams in the planning, permitting, and design of integrated solid waste facilities
• Perform quality assurance/quality control reviews to ensure deliverables meet regulatory requirements and client expectations
• Coordinate and communicate with clients, contractors, regulatory agencies, and internal teams throughout all phases of the project
• Prepare proposals and support business development efforts to expand client relationships and win new work
• Mentor and supervise junior engineers and technical staff, supporting their professional growth and development
• Collaborate with other CEC practices to deliver integrated, multidisciplinary solutions

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in design, permitting, document preparation and CQA of waste disposal facilities
• Experience coordinating regulatory agency review process
• BS. in Civil, Geotechnical, Environmental Engineering, or related field (M.S. a plus)
• Professional licensure (P.E. or G.) preferred,
• Understanding of business principles of consulting projects and related project delivery tools

About Us

We have experts! CEC is consistently ranked as a Top 500 Design Firm and Top 200 Environmental Firm by Engineering News-Record. We are looking for people who enjoy using their education and experience to solve difficult technical problems and work on interesting projects. You can accomplish this while working with a team of professionals who are equally motivated to provide high levels of service to our clients and to teach you along the way.

We have support! We have a variety of Employee Resource Groups, including CEC Community - focused on giving back to the communities in which we work; CEC Ignite - focused on helping professionals early in their careers to develop their pathway; CEC iDEA - focused on inclusion, diversity, equality, and acceptance; and CEC Women - focused on creating internal and external opportunities for women to network and leverage professional experience!

We care about our people! People and Culture are two of the five elements of our strategic plan. When you care about your people, they will want to grow a career with you - that is our goal. CEC offers you a small-firm work environment with large-firm opportunities. Not only will we help you develop professionally, but we will also provide an opportunity to become an owner of the firm and share in its success.

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.

CEC is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in recruiting, hiring or promotion based on race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status), national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis or characteristic prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local law.

THIRD PARTY RECRUITERS

If CEC has not expressly requested recruiting services or contractually engaged with you for recruiting services on a specific position, any resumes or candidate profiles sent to CEC shall be considered unsolicited. Therefore, any such submissions will be considered property of CEC, with no associated fees due to your firm.

Job Tags

Full time, Temporary work, For contractors, Work at office, Local area

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