Sr. Landfill Engineer - Waste & Recycling

TEEMA

Richmond, VA

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$120,000–$130,000
LOCATION
Richmond, VA
POSTED
2 days ago

Senior Engineer – Waste & Recycling Division

Richmond, VA - paid relocation available

Full-Time | Civil or Environmental Engineering

Join a growing Waste & Recycling Division delivering high-impact solid waste, environmental, and site development projects. We’re looking for a Senior Engineer who can lead complex design work, manage multi-disciplinary teams, and mentor the next generation of engineers.


What You’ll Do

  • Lead planning, design, scheduling, and execution of solid waste site development projects (landfills, transfer stations, convenience sites).

  • Oversee master plans, design drawings, stormwater systems, erosion control, specifications, and cost estimates.

  • Prepare reports, studies, and permitting documents.

  • Direct internal teams of engineers, designers, and geologists, plus external specialty consultants.

  • Mentor junior staff across multiple offices and support their technical development.

  • Travel to project sites and client locations to evaluate conditions and monitor construction.


What You Bring

  • B.S. in Civil or Environmental Engineering and P.E. license in Virginia (reciprocity will be considered).

  • 10–15 years of experience in solid waste or closely related civil/environmental projects.

  • Proficiency with AutoCAD and comfort leading large, complex engineering projects.

  • Strong communication skills and a passion for teaching, team leadership, and client interaction.

  • Ability and willingness to travel as needed.


Why Join

A holistic benefits package designed to support your physical, mental, and financial well-being—including healthcare, retirement, insurance programs, wellness reimbursements, tuition assistance, and year-end incentive pay. Paid relocation for qualified engineers who are interested in relocating to Richmond, VA.

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