Senior Environmental Engineer
Location: Austin, Texas
Country: United States
Category: Engineering
Workplace Location: Onsite
Employment Type: Direct Hire/Perm
Posted Date: January 12, 2026
Job ID: 641118
Job Description
Title: Senior Solid Waste Engineer
Location(s): Austin, Dallas, Fort Worth, Houston
Targeted start date or timeline to hire? January 2026 - March 2026
Compensation: Compensation discussions are handled directly with qualified candidates during the interview process. You can assume market pay for these roles and our base and bonus compensation package will meet the requirements.
Senior Solid Waste Engineer Description
- Providing technical solutions for environmental or civil engineering projects.
- Performing calculations using industry-standard tools and software.
- Directing and reviewing work products prepared by junior engineering staff, which may include Preliminary Engineering Reports, Options Evaluations, Design Drawings, Calculations, Specifications, Work Plans, Construction Reports, and Cost Estimates.
- Design programs such as AutoCAD, Civil 3D, GIS, etc.
- Design of environmental systems and facilities.
- Lead or support of environmental or civil projects or tasks which may include earthwork/grading, stormwater, wastewater, remediation, waste management, and restoration.
- Preparing reports, studies, and cost estimates to help clients evaluate options and provide solutions.
- Project management duties such as developing and executing project scope, budget, schedule, quality, safety, and client expectations.
- Lead oversight of construction and preparation of construction quality assurance (CQA) reports.
- Internal and External Oral Presentations.
- Training / mentoring staff.
- Developing new and maintaining existing client and regulatory relationships.
- Other duties, as assigned.
- Bachelor's degree in related engineering program from an accredited university.
- PE license.
- 7 years of environmental or civil engineering experience.
- Experience overseeing construction and strong understanding of construction methods and procedures preferred.
- Project management or assistant project management experience preferred.
- Available for travel as necessary (approximately 10% travel).
- Strong knowledge in standard environmental engineering techniques and procedures.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong attention to detail, facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization and problem-solving skills.
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