Region Engineer
Company | Waste Connections |
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Location | Tampa, FL, USA, Fort Myers, FL, USA |
Salary | $135000 – $170000 |
Type | Full-Time |
Degrees | Bachelor’s |
Experience Level | Senior |
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, Chemistry, or related field.
- Professional Engineer (P.E.) license preferred.
- Minimum 5 years of solid waste industry experience.
- Strong knowledge of Florida-specific environmental regulations and permitting.
- Proven success managing construction projects and working in regulated environments.
- Excellent communication—both written and verbal.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.
- Ability to interpret technical documents, regulations, and engineering plans.
- Forward-thinking mindset for anticipating compliance needs and business challenges.
Responsibilities
- Manage and execute large-scale construction and permitting projects across multiple solid waste management facilities.
- Develop capital budgets and oversee project delivery to meet business, safety, and financial objectives.
- Interpret and apply regulatory permits for landfills and transfer stations.
- Conduct environmental audits and develop compliance strategies for landfills, transfer stations, MRFs, and hauling operations.
- Review consultant prepared environmental reports and plans, including SPCC, SWPPP, GHG, groundwater monitoring, and Title V.
- Champion innovative waste collection, processing, and disposal systems that maximize resource recovery and environmental protection.
- Collaborate with operational and financial leaders to identify efficiencies and opportunities for continuous improvement.
- Train and mentor field staff in safety, compliance, and performance best practices.
- Support site leaders with a commitment to achieving 100% compliance.
Preferred Qualifications
- Professional Engineer (P.E.) license preferred.