Senior Landfill Engineer

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Position Overview

This employee will provide landfill design, permitting, compliance and construction documentations services associated with Construction and Demolition Debris, Solid Waste, Residual Waste and Hazardous Waste facilities. The employee will also provide general civil and environmental engineering consulting services (or a combination thereof) for a wide variety of BMI clients under the supervision of the Dayton Engineering Manager and Director of Engineering and Environmental Services division. This employee may also provide field engineering, sampling and testing services as coordinated with the Engineering and Environmental Services Division and Construction Services Division.

Key Responsibilities

Operations/Essential Work Functions

• Landfill design, permitting and compliance support services.
• Preparation of annual license applications, modifications, exemptions, and construction documentation reports for various landfill facilities
• Aerial mapping using Drone technology and GPS surveying
• Preparation of NPDES permits and associated reporting
• Preparation of air permits and associated reporting
• Interface with government agencies, i.e. OEPA, US Army Corps of Engineers, ODNR, Various health departments, etc.
• Prepare Environmental Permit applications for 401 Water Quality Certifications, 404 USACE permits, and various engineering programs including slope stability, hydrology, and hydraulics applications
• Prepare design calculations for landfills, surface water drainage structures, slope stability, leachate and other relevant calculations
• Preparation of proposals, invoicing and general project management

Staff Management

No direct management; however, this employee must work together with other BMI staff to achieve project deadlines.

Client Retention & Business Development

The employee will be responsible for developing and maintaining client relationships. The employee will be responsible for business develop relative to the growth of landfill services and related market sectors. Must be an active member of professional organizations that support client retention and business development.

Project Management

Project management responsibilities associated with the various landfill projects including but not limited to, development of scope of work, quote preparation, project initiation, management and completion of the desired deliverable.

Financial Management

This employee will need to track project budgets and initiate change orders for additional services as necessary. Other responsibilities dependent upon experience.

Education and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil and/or Environmental Engineering, or related field from accredited college or university.
• PE license in the State of Ohio or able become licensed in Ohio is required.
• Eight to ten years’ experience in landfill design, permitting and compliance services.
• Must have satisfactory driving record (capable of being insured under company policy) and pass background check.

Skills and Abilities

• Clean driving record. No more than two incidents within the last 36 months
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Strong verbal and written communication skills internally with coworkers and externally with clients and subcontractors

Reporting Relationships

• Reports to Department 27 Manager and Director Engineering and Environmental Services Division
• Direct Reports include: None

Physical Requirements

Physical Ability

• Stand, walk, push, pull, twist, reach overhead, climb stairs; lift minimum of 80 pounds.
• Must be able to sit up to 3 hours at a time
• Must be able to pass pre-employment physical and drug screen

Work Conditions

• Office setting; typical work week is 40 to 45 hours per week with seasonal variation
• Field work required and is typically within driving distance from office (e.g. throughout Ohio)
• Field work, client retention and business development may require overnight stays