Lead Environmental Engineer

Summary

Join Foth, a member-owned science and engineering consulting firm, as a Lead Environmental Engineer specializing in solid waste management. This impactful role involves technical leadership on projects, overseeing plans and specifications, providing hands-on engineering support, and managing client communication and regulatory compliance. The position requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field, 10+ years of engineering experience (5+ in solid waste), and PE licensure or the ability to obtain it. The role offers a flexible work environment, professional growth opportunities, and the chance to work on diverse projects. Locations include Green Bay, WI; Milwaukee, WI; Minneapolis, MN; Cedar Rapids, IA; or remote within Wisconsin, Minnesota, or Iowa.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a related field
• Minimum of 10 years of engineering experience, with at least 5 years in solid waste projects
• Professional Engineer (PE) licensure or ability to obtain

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary technical resource for solid waste projects, providing expertise in solid waste facilities and planning
• Lead the development and quality control review of plans and specifications, serving as the engineer of record for municipal solid waste, ash monofill, and demolition landfill waste facility construction projects
• Provide hands-on technical engineering support for solid waste projects, including issue identification and resolution, project team leadership, and ensuring projects are delivered within scope, schedule, and budget
• Lead communications to ensure project completion with high quality and on-time delivery
• Act as the primary contact for clients regarding solid waste projects, participate in proposals and presentations, attend client meetings, and advocate for client interests in public meetings
• Proactively identify client needs and initiate activities to meet those needs
• Demonstrate effective communication skills with clients, regulators, and stakeholders, focusing on technical issues
• Maintain a working knowledge of federal and state regulatory requirements and standards for waste facilities, fostering positive relationships with regulators on permitting and compliance issues
• Coach junior engineers to develop their technical skills and contribute to their professional growth

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or related field
• 5+ years of experience working in the engineering consulting industry
• 3+ years project management / coordination experience
• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification
• Experience with sustainability practices such as Extended Producer Responsibility, Sustainable Materials Management, Circular Economies, Waste Diversion and Zero Waste

Benefits

• Values-based, client-centered, and flexible work environment
• Ample professional growth opportunities
• Supportive colleagues
• 92+% member retention rate