Solid Waste Manager (Civil Engineer)

Location: Boise, ID (preferred) Spokane, WA (secondary)

Schedule: Full-time

Role Overview

This role leads civil engineering projects focused on solid waste infrastructure, including landfills, recycling facilities, transfer stations, and related site development. The Solid Waste Manager owns projects end-to-end—from planning and design through construction—while ensuring regulatory compliance, technical quality, and strong client relationships. It’s a hands-on technical leadership role within a collaborative, growing team.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and manage solid waste facility projects through design, permitting, and construction

Develop civil site designs using AutoCAD Civil 3D (grading, drainage, utilities)

Prepare engineering reports, technical specs, cost estimates, and bid documents

Coordinate with clients, municipalities, regulators, subcontractors, and internal teams

Oversee construction-phase services and ensure compliance with design documents

Manage project scope, schedule, budgets, and client expectations

Mentor junior engineers and serve as a technical resource

Support business development through proposals, interviews, and presentations

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering (Master’s a plus)

8+ years of progressive civil engineering experience (solid waste experience strongly preferred)

PE license (Idaho or Washington preferred, or ability to obtain within 6 months)

Strong project management experience (scope, schedule, budget)

Proficiency in Civil 3D and solid waste facility design

Experience working with municipalities or public agencies

Strong communication skills and leadership mindset

Compensation & Benefits Highlights

Competitive salary + bonus opportunities (including billable overtime)

401(k) with immediate company match (Traditional & Roth)

Paid medical, dental, and vision (employee)

Paid life, short-term & long-term disability insurance

Generous PTO, holidays, and sick time

Student loan repayment & first-time homebuyer programs

Parental leave and family-oriented culture

Ideal Candidate Profile

A seasoned civil engineer with solid waste or municipal infrastructure experience who enjoys technical leadership, client interaction, mentoring others, and owning projects from concept to completion.