Senior Solid Waste Engineer

in Acton, MA

Senior Solid Waste Engineer Job

Job Description Job Attributes+

  • Job ID

    4350

  • Job Location

    289 Great Road, Suite 202
    Acton, MA 01720, US

  • Job Category

    Solid Waste

  • Job Type

    Regular Full-Time

Overview

Geosyntec has an exciting opportunity for a Solid Waste Engineer to join and continue to build our solid waste engineering practice in New England. This position can sit in one of our offices in Acton MA or Hamilton MA, with the opportunity to work on a hybrid or fully remote basis from the New England area (at the discretion of the Company). This position is well-suited for a talented, highly experienced individual who is interested in being a leader and contributing to innovative and challenging projects. You must have an entrepreneurial attitude, and an enthusiasm for leading business development and technical efforts to expand Geosyntec’s market share. You will apply your extensive engineering and consulting experience to projects involving landfills, expansions, closures and post closure monitoring, transfer stations, surface impoundments, geologic and hydrogeologic investigations, solid waste planning, litigation support, and other solid waste management systems.

Geosyntec is an innovative, international engineering and consulting firm serving private and public-sector clients to address new ventures and complex problems involving our environment, natural resources, and civil infrastructure. Our engineers, scientists, technical and project employees serve our clients from offices across the world. Ranked by ENR as one of the top environmental engineering design firms, Geosyntec is internationally known for its technical leadership, broad experience, and exceptional client service.

We invest in our people.  Each employee is unique, and your career at Geosyntec will be too.  We offer competitive pay and benefits, and well-being programs to support you and your family.

To Learn More Visit: http://www.geosyntec.com/careers/

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Collaborating and mentoring are cornerstones of Geosyntec’s culture. We operate under a sell-manage-do culture, and so we expect that you’d work on challenging technical projects while leveraging your existing knowledge and experience to help Geosyntec expand its current practices and capabilities through business development and client management. You may also be asked to take on project management responsibilities, along with staff management and development, and mentoring tasks. 

Some of the key responsibilities for the position may include:

  • Management of the overall delivery of multiple projects within the scope / budget / schedule expectations and ensuring quality standards on project deliverables;
  • Business development; including bringing in new clients and obtaining repeat business from existing clients, leading proposal preparation, and developing and implementing a business development plan;
  • Management and mentorship of mid-career and early-career staff and managing subcontractors.
  • Oversee design activities for civil, landfill, stormwater, post-closure use (such as solar) and site layout.
  • Review and / or perform engineering analyses such as slope stability, hydrologic and landfill gas modeling, seismic, and seepage.
  • Preparation of permit applications, design calculations, drawings, technical specifications, and construction bid packages.
  • Oversee fieldwork associated with investigation, design, and construction quality assurance services.
  • Understand local, state, and federal regulations related to solid waste including Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) and Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA) sites.
  • Drive personal, company, and rental vehicles to client or company project or office sites, and other business locations, as needed. 

Education and Licensure

  • Bachelor's degree in civil, environmental or geotechnical engineering, or a related field of study (required) 
  • Advanced degree in a related field of study (preferred)
  • Professional registration (i.e., P.E.). (required)

Skills, Experience and Qualifications

  • At least 8 years of directly relevant experience in a consulting environment, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. (required) 
  • Demonstrated strong interest in solid waste. (required)
  • Proven track record in client development and management. (required)
  • Strong oral and technical writing skills. (required)
  • Experience with modeling/design tools such as AutoCAD Civil3D, fate transport modeling, Slope/W, Vadose/W, Sigma/W, and ARCGIS. (preferred)
  • Regular field work and overnight travel. (required) 
  • Current OSHA 40-hr HAZWOPER training and refreshers. (preferred) 
  • Health & Safety training, medical monitoring, and client-driven drug and background testing may be required. 
  • Valid U.S. driver’s license and a satisfactory driving record for business travel. (required)

This opportunity will be posted for at least five days. Below are the potential compensation ranges that we in good faith believe are applicable for this role at the time of this posting and are only applicable for jobs to be performed in the specified location(s) below. The typical base salary range for this position is just one component of Geosyntec’s total compensation package for employees. Actual compensation will be determined based on education, experience, skill set and location.

  • Minimum Salary: $134,970/year / Maximum Salary: $188,960/year (Acton, MA, Hamilton, MA)

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including, paid holidays, vacation, sick, and personal paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, 401(k), and other benefits to eligible employees.

 

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Additional Information

Who We Are

Change the world with us

At Geosyntec, our work is designed to make a measurable difference. We deliver innovative solutions that improve the environment while advancing human and ecological health and supporting sustainable social and economic outcomes - work with purpose, impact, and lasting value.

Geosyntec is an innovative consulting and engineering firm that partners with public and private sector clients to solve complex challenges involving the environment, natural resources, and civil infrastructure. We are recognized for technical leadership, multidisciplinary collaboration, and practical problem solving  - bringing engineers, scientists, and technical professionals together to deliver solutions that matter.

Our teams support a broad portfolio of projects, including environmental remediation, water resources, waste management, and civil and geotechnical engineering. The work we do calls for thoughtful analysis, adaptability, creativity, and strong technical judgment—offering opportunities to contribute to projects that protect communities, strengthen infrastructure, and safeguard natural systems.

Whether you are building your professional foundation or bringing deep expertise, Geosyntec supports continuous growth. You’ll have opportunities to apply your skills in new settings, expand your capabilities, strengthen your practice, and take on meaningful challenges that accelerate your development.


A Collaborative, Practitioner Led Culture

Collaboration is central to how we work. Our teams bring together diverse technical backgrounds and experiences to solve problems from multiple perspectives—creating an environment where people rely on one another, share knowledge, and deliver strong outcomes for clients. We invest in our people through mentoring, professional development, and opportunities to contribute beyond a single role or assignment.


Learn. Develop. Grow.

There is no single career path at Geosyntec. We support flexible, meaningful career development so professionals can pursue areas they are passionate about, build on prior experience, and continue growing - even as circumstances evolve.


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