Sr. Project Engineer or Project Manager - Solid Waste

Senior Project Engineer / Project Manager – Solid WasteSCS Engineers is seeking an experienced Senior Project Engineer or Project Manager to support and help lead its growing solid waste engineering practice in South Florida. This position offers the opportunity to manage technically challenging projects involving landfill design, landfill gas systems, solid waste infrastructure, composting facilities, permitting, construction, and operational support for municipal and private-sector clients.Depending on experience, the selected professional may serve as a technical project engineer, project manager, client manager, and Engineer of Record. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced solid waste engineer who wants to combine technical design, project leadership, client interaction, staff development, and business growth within a nationally recognized environmental consulting firm.The position may be based from SCS Engineers' West Palm Beach or Coconut Creek office under a hybrid work arrangement.Why This Opportunity Stands OutJoin a nationally recognized environmental consulting and engineering firm with more than 50 years of industry experience.Become an employee-owner through SCS Engineers' 100% employer-funded ESOP.Work on diverse solid waste projects throughout South Florida.Serve as Engineer of Record on projects aligned with your experience and qualifications.Manage projects from initial planning and permitting through design, construction, and operational support.Build relationships with municipal authorities, private waste companies, facility owners, contractors, and regulatory agencies.Mentor junior engineers and contribute to the continued growth of the South Florida solid waste practice.Participate in business development, proposal preparation, industry conferences, and client strategy.Receive a competitive base salary, annual bonus opportunity, retirement benefits, and long-term career advancement potential.Primary ResponsibilitiesSolid Waste Engineering and DesignProject and Client ManagementPermitting and Regulatory CoordinationConstruction and Field SupportTeam Leadership and Business DevelopmentRequired QualificationsBachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, or a closely related discipline.At least eight years of relevant engineering or environmental consulting experience.Demonstrated experience within the solid waste industry.Active Florida Professional Engineer license, preferably in Civil Engineering, or the ability to obtain Florida reciprocity within six months.Ability to prepare and review technical calculations, drawings, reports, specifications, and permit applications.Strong written, verbal, organizational, and client-communication skills.Ability to work independently while coordinating effectively with multidisciplinary teams.Proficiency with Microsoft Office and commonly used environmental consulting software.Valid driver's license and driving record in good standing.Ability and willingness to perform fieldwork in varied terrain and weather conditions.Preferred QualificationsConsulting experience serving municipal and private-sector solid waste clients.Experience managing multidisciplinary engineering projects, budgets, schedules, and staff.Established relationships within the South Florida solid waste or environmental market.Knowledge of Florida solid waste permitting and regulatory requirements.Experience serving as Engineer of Record.Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D.Experience preparing proposals and participating in client development.Familiarity with landfill gas, renewable natural gas, methane-emissions reduction, composting, or other climate-related infrastructure.Who This Position Is Best Suited ForA solid waste engineer who is ready to progress into a formal project-management role.An experienced project manager who wants greater technical, client, and business-development responsibility.A civil or environmental engineer with hands-on landfill design, permitting, landfill gas, or construction experience.A consulting professional who enjoys balancing office-based engineering with client meetings and field assignments.A Florida PE who wants the opportunity to serve as Engineer of Record and mentor developing engineers.A solid waste professional who wants long-term advancement and ownership potential within an employee-owned firm.An engineer relocating to South Florida who wants to join an established national firm with a strong environmental mission.Compensation and Employee-Ownership BenefitsBase Salary: $100,000–$150,000 annuallyFinal compensation will be determined based on professional experience, technical capabilities, project-management background, licensure, location, client relationships, and internal equity.SCS Engineers also offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:Annual bonus program100% employer-funded Employee Stock Ownership Plan401(k) plan with employer matchMedical, dental, and vision insuranceLife and disability insuranceStudent-debt employer contribution programPaid time offPaid holidaysPaid parental leaveProfessional development and career-advancement opportunitiesAbout SCS EngineersFor more than 50 years, SCS Engineers has helped public- and private-sector clients address complex environmental and infrastructure challenges. The firm's work includes solid waste management, landfill engineering, landfill gas and renewable energy, environmental compliance, remediation, sustainability, and climate-related solutions.SCS Engineers is a 100% employee-owned firm, giving employees the opportunity to contribute to—and benefit from—the organization's continued growth and success.Whether reducing methane emissions, designing critical waste-management infrastructure, repurposing contaminated properties, producing alternative energy, or advancing carbon-management solutions, SCS Engineers is committed to protecting the environment and helping clients build more sustainable operations.Equal Employment OpportunitySCS Engineers is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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