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Supervising Solid Waste Engineer


Job Location:

Irvine, CA - USA

Yearly Salary: $ 180000 - 200000
Posted: 2 October 2026 (Yesterday)
Application Deadline: 30 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Supervising Solid Waste Engineer / Project Manager

Location: Irvine CA
Type: Full-time management
Base Salary: $180000$200000 per year plus annual performance bonus eligibility

The Opportunity

Take the lead on complex solid waste and environmental remediation projects with an employee-owned engineering and water resources consulting firm that serves public and private clients nationwide. Reporting to the Team Leader you will work alongside the Engineering Technical Director to grow the firms solid waste practice across Southern California. You will combine technical leadership client relationship building and business development.

What Youll Do
Lead Projects
  • Manage solid waste and remediation projects from start to finish meeting technical quality budget and schedule goals
  • Oversee design and specification packages for soil vapor extraction landfill gas collection and control landfill geosynthetic capping and vapor intrusion mitigation systems
  • Lead deliverables and review data through design construction and operation and maintenance phases
  • Coordinate with clients regulators stakeholders and subconsultants
Mentor and Advance the Practice
  • Guide project teams and promote technical excellence
  • Stay current on industry standards markets and competitors
  • Present technical papers or serve on technical committees in professional associations
Grow the Business
  • Build long-term client relationships and pursue new opportunities
  • Support proposals client interviews and contract negotiations
  • Reach $400000 in new revenue in year 1 ($200000 from new clients $200000 from existing clients) growing to $750000$within 3 years
Support Operations
  • Uphold safety standards and help meet billing and collection goals for Southern California
  • Champion company culture and vision
What You Bring
Education and Licensure
  • Bachelors degree in Civil Chemical or Environmental Engineering or a related field (Masters preferred)
  • California Professional Civil Engineer (PE) license or ability to obtain it within 12 months of hire
Experience and Skills
  • 12 years of remediation and/or solid waste engineering experience in California
  • Proven business development success and long-term client relationships
  • Ability to review and edit technical reports to meet scope quality and client expectations
  • Critical review of design drawings and specifications with real-time input on workplans design deliverables construction submittals and contractor RFIs
  • Senior oversight of construction quality assurance teams
  • Skills in quality control planning cost estimating and scheduling
  • Strong written and verbal communication
  • Ability to assign work manage teams and mentor others
  • OSHA HAZWOPER training preferred not required
Personal Qualities
  • Strong management skills work ethic and attention to detail
  • Able to multitask stay organized and work independently and collaboratively
  • Commitment to personal and professional growth
  • Current valid drivers license
Work Environment and Travel
Environment
  • Fast-paced setting with a high workload and frequent short deadlines
  • Ability to obtain medical clearance for hazardous waste sites
Physical Requirements
  • Lift up to 25 lbs
  • Sit or stand for extended periods
Travel
  • Occasional travel including overnight for client meetings and site visits (up to 20%)
Compensation and Benefits
  • Base salary of $180000$200000 based on skills experience qualifications and location
  • Annual performance bonus based on individual and company results
  • Employee ownership through an Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP)
  • 401(k) with profit-sharing contributions
  • Medical vision and dental coverage
  • Training and career advancement opportunities
  • A culture that values work/life balance