Manager, Engineering (Environmental/Solid Waste)

POSITION SUMMARY: The Manager Engineering is responsible for implementation of functional directives related to environmental programs, regulatory compliance, and training and support for Republic Services field teams. The incumbent will work closely with engineering teams and leadership to support their assigned areas of work including environmental systems and due diligence of potential acquisitions, Air & Gas projects, landfill capital management, and engineering budget planning. The Manager Engineering will work cross functionally and communicate with senior management in departments across corporate and the field, including Business Development, Operations Support, Innovation and Sustainability, and Finance regarding metrics measurement, trend analysis, and action plan execution. 

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Actively monitors data gaps and trends to work with functional and field teams to address anomalies. Manage data collection and develop training for field teams and consultants. 

• Works closely with field and finance teams to provide month-end statistics. Creates and distributes performance trending data and insights.

• Assist operations and engineering teams with identification and assessment of landfill leachate wastewater treatment project opportunities and cost savings opportunities.

• Coordinate with field teams, corporate teams, and third-party environmental consultants to manage performance of environmental due diligence on potential acquisition assets. Provide guidance on identified liabilities, remedial options and estimated completion timelines. 

• Communicate regularly with stakeholders on acquisition teams regarding status of investigation and resolution.

• Oversee landfill gas program ensuring daily flow data uploads to gas database. Develop gas dashboards for visibility into KPIs.

• Assist operations and engineering teams with identification and assessment of landfill gas projects and cost savings opportunities. Coordinate with field teams to provide guidance on construction projects for landfill cells and sites including capacity calculations, scheduling/timeline, and resource and material coordination.

• Maintain financial responsibility for construction and wastewater treatment plant development, closure/post-closure, engineering, operations, and cost tracking. Assist with financial tracking of acquisition related environmental diligence expenditures. 

• Drive the development of onboarding and ongoing skill development training for field-based staff. 

• Develop and communicate standards, policies, procedures, best management practices, directives, and strategies related to wastewater treatment facilities and management of gas systems. 

• Monitor emerging issues in environmental regulatory requirements. Participate in developing the company’s response to new or changing regulations on a regional and national basis. 

• This position may require periodic travel to conduct site visits supporting the field operations teams.

• Performs other responsibilities and projects as assigned or apparent.

QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Knowledge of operations, engineering, and/or environmental compliance and remediation functions.

• Ability to identify issues, weigh options, and provide effective counsel to support sound business decisions. 

• Thorough knowledge of landfill gas systems and/or landfill leachate (industrial wastewater) processes. 

• Knowledge of environmental site assessment process, related environmental due diligence, remediation of properties, and permit compliance. 

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents. 

• Effective written and verbal communication with the ability to influence and build credibility across various levels of the organization, with representatives of government agencies, and consultants/vendors. 

• Ability to understand business implications of decisions and can align work with strategic goals.

• Ability to effectively present information to diverse audiences, including executive leadership and regulatory agencies. 

• Effectively manages multiple tasks, projects, and deadlines. 

• Ability to motivate, coach, and teach at all levels of the organization. 

• Proficient Excel skills (Macros, Pivot tables, etc.). 

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: 

• 4-7 years of experience in solid waste management, environmental compliance, industrial wastewater, landfill gas, or other related environmental and/or engineering experience. 

Ideal Experience:

• Environmental Management experience
• Experience designing landfills or gas systems

This is an in-office position in Phoenix, AZ. 4 days in office, 1 day remote each week.

Rewarding Compensation and Benefits

Eligible employees can elect to participate in:
• Comprehensive medical benefits coverage, dental plans and vision coverage.
• Health care and dependent care spending accounts. 
• Short- and long-term disability.
• Life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment insurance.
• Employee and Family Assistance Program (EAP).
• Employee discount programs.
• Retirement plan with a generous company match.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).

• Paid Time Off (PTO)

• Benefits: https://jobs.republicservices.com/us/en/about-us/benefits

The statements used herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by an employee in this position, and are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required by an incumbent so classified.  Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the Company.

EEO STATEMENT:Republic Services is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, relationship or association with a protected veteran (spouses or other family members), genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. For any concerns relating to Republic Services’ commitment to equal opportunity employment, you may contact the AWARE Line at 1-866-3-AWARE-4.

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Republic Services, Inc. (NYSE: RSG) is a leader in the environmental services industry. We provide customers with the most complete set of products and services, including recycling, waste, special waste, hazardous waste and field services. Our industry-leading commitments to advance circularity and support decarbonization are helping deliver on our vision to partner with customers to create a more sustainable world.

In 2025, Republic’s total company revenue was $16.6 billion, and adjusted EBITDA was $5.3 billion. We serve 13 million customers and operate more than 1,000 locations, including collection and transfer stations, recycling and polymer centers, treatment facilities, and landfills.

Although we operate across North America, the collection, recycling, treatment, or disposal of materials is a local business, and the dynamics and opportunities differ in each market we serve. By combining local operational management with standardized business practices, we drive greater operating efficiencies across the company while maintaining day-to-day operational decisions at the local level, closest to the customer.

Our customers, including small businesses, major corporations and municipalities, want a partner with the expertise and capabilities to effectively manage their multiple recycling and waste streams. They choose Republic Services because we are committed to exceeding their expectations and helping them achieve their sustainability goals. Our 42,000 team members understand that it's not just what we do that matters, but how we do it.

Our company values guide our daily actions:

• Safe: We protect the livelihoods of our colleagues and communities.
• Committed to Serve: We go above and beyond to exceed our customers’ expectations.
• Environmentally Responsible: We take action to improve our environment.
• Driven: We deliver results in the right way.
• Human-Centered: We respect the dignity and unique potential of every person.

We are proud of our high employee engagement score of 86. We have an inclusive and diverse culture where every voice counts. In addition, our team positively impacted 5.1 million people in 2024 through the Republic Services Charitable Foundation and local community grants. These projects are designed to meet the specific needs of the communities we serve, with a focus on building sustainable neighborhoods.   

STRATEGY

Republic Services’ strategy is designed to generate profitable growth. Through acquisitions and industry advancements, we safely and sustainably manage our customers’ multiple waste streams through a North American footprint of vertically integrated assets.  

We focus on three areas of growth to meet the increasing needs of our customers: recycling and waste, environmental solutions and sustainability innovation.

With our integrated approach, strengthening our position in one area advances other areas of our business. For example, as we grow volume in recycling and waste, we collect additional material to bolster our circularity capabilities. And as we expand environmental solutions, we drive additional opportunities to provide these services to our existing recycling and waste customers.

Recycling and Waste

We continue to expand our recycling and waste business footprint throughout North America through organic growth and targeted acquisitions. The 13 million customers we serve and our more than 5 million pick-ups per day provide us with a distinct advantage. We aggregate materials at scale, unlocking new opportunities for advanced recycling. In addition, we are cross-selling new products and services to better meet our customers’ specific needs.

Environmental Solutions

Our comprehensive environmental solutions capabilities help customers safely manage their most technical waste streams. We are expanding both our capabilities and our geographic footprint. We see strong growth opportunities for our offerings, including PFAS remediation, an increasing customer need. 

Sustainability Innovation

Republic’s recent innovations to advance circularity and decarbonization demonstrate our unique ability to leverage sustainability as a platform for growth.

The Republic Services Polymer Center is the nation’s first integrated plastics recycling facility. These innovative sites process rigid plastics from our recycling centers, producing recycled materials that promote true bottle-to-bottle circularity. We also formed Blue Polymers, a joint venture with Ravago, to develop facilities that will further process plastic material from our Polymer Centers to help meet the growing demand for sustainable packaging. We are building a network of Polymer Centers and Blue Polymer facilities across North America.

Our customers are increasingly looking for decarbonization solutions, and we are leveraging our network of landfills to meet that need. Republic is committed to harnessing landfill gas, a natural byproduct of decomposing waste, and converting it to energy. Republic has partnered with renewable gas developers to construct Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) plants at our landfills, expanding beyond the 77 projects we currently have to make progress towards our goal to beneficially reuse 50% more biogas by 2030 (2017 baseline year).

RECENT RECOGNITION

• Barron’s 100 Most Sustainable Companies
• CDP Discloser
• Dow Jones Best-In-Class Indices
• Ethisphere’s World’s Most Ethical Companies
• Fortune World’s Most Admired Companies
• Great Place to Work
• Sustainability Yearbook S&P Global