Project Civil Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Foth is a 100% member-owned science and engineering consulting firm headquartered in Wisconsin, with over 85 years of success. Our 750 members across 33 locations are dedicated to solving our clients’ toughest science and engineering challenges . Consistently ranked by Engineering News Record in the top 150 firms, we offer a values-based, collaborative, and flexible work environment with professional growth opportunities. If you thrive working alongside a smart and caring team, Foth may be the place for you.

Join our team and experience the Foth difference that contributes to our impressive 92+% member retention rate ! Learn more at foth.com/careers. 

Foth is seeking a Project Civil Engineer to support solid waste projects through a mix of fieldwork and office-based engineering, including CQA support, permitting, compliance, and design for landfills and transfer facilities. This role involves preparing plans, reports, and permit applications while working directly with clients, regulators, and project teams to deliver high-quality solutions.

You’ll gain well-rounded experience across landfill design, closures, and construction projects, while mentoring junior staff and growing your technical and project management skills. This position is based in Lake Elmo, MN or remotely from a home office in or near Minnesota.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Serve as a technical resource for solid waste projects including solid waste facilities and solid waste planning
• Development of plans and specifications and serve as the engineer of record for municipal solid waste, demolition landfill waste, and transfer station facility construction projects
• Provide hands-on technical engineering for solid waste projects (issue identification and resolution, delivery of projects within scope/schedule/budget, technical quality, etc.)
• Collaborate with teams to complete projects with high quality and on time and provide input for continuous improvements.
• Serve as a contact for clients regarding solid waste projects
• Identify client needs and initiate activities to meet those needs
• Demonstrate effective client and project team communication skills with a focus on technical issues for clients, regulators, and stakeholders
• Coach junior engineers to develop their technical skills
• Maintain all licenses and certifications in good standing

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering or related degree
• Professional Engineer (PE) License or ability to attain within 24 months
• 5 + years of experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• 3 + years of experience in stormwater, sanitary sewer, water resources, and site design projects as a civil engineer or technical producer
• 2+ years of experience in the engineering consulting industry
• Experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D
• Construction inspection or management experience on civil engineering projects
• Project Management experience
• Professional or educational experience with solid waste services, ie. landfills, recycling facilities, transfer station designs, permitting and monitoring

The base compensation listed for this job posting reflects a general range for the posted position. Base compensation will vary based on factors such as: years of experience, location, level of responsibility and licenses/certifications. In addition to base compensation, Foth members may be eligible to receive bonuses through our Earned Performance Incentive program. All employees are eligible for On-the-Spot bonuses.  Exempt members are also eligible for either quarterly and/or annual bonuses.  Eligible full-time and part-time members will be offered medical, dental, vision insurance, employee assistance program, disability, retirement, holiday pay, and several other voluntary benefits. Regular full-time members are also eligible for paid time off.  Please reach out to the recruiting team to discuss any specific benefits or compensation questions.

 

Note: In some situations, we may consider an alternative position based on your skill set and experience. This may result in a different compensation range.

All Foth Companies are equal opportunity employers, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law. Qualified women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. All locations are tobacco-free.  Subject to applicable state law, all applicants who have received a written offer of employment and a copy of Foth’s Drug and Alcohol-Free Workplace Program Policy, will be required to undergo testing for commonly abused controlled substances. Applicants must complete the required drug testing within two business days of offer acceptance.  Foth will pay for all drug testing, which will be conducted by a licensed independent medical laboratory that follows testing requirements in accordance with applicable state law.

 

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Notice to Third Party Recruiters/Agencies: Foth does not accept unsolicited resumes from third party recruiting firms. Absent a signed recruiting agreement coordinated through Foth, Foth reserves the right to pursue and hire candidates without financial obligation to third party recruiters or agencies.

 

Artificial Intelligence: Foth uses artificial intelligence and other technology-assisted tools in connection with parts of our recruiting and hiring process, including to assist with reviewing application materials, identifying potentially qualified candidates, sourcing candidates, and supporting interview preparation.  These tools are used to support, but do not replace, human decision-making, and all employment decisions are made by qualified human reviewers.  Where required by law, we will provide additional information regarding the use of these tools, and applicants may contact us with questions or request reasonable accommodation regarding their use.

 

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.