Project Engineer in Des Moines

Job DescriptionJob Description

We are looking for a Project Engineer to support solid waste, landfill, environmental, and civil engineering projects. This role is focused on project engineering, permitting, landfill gas systems, sustainable materials, gas and air testing, and civil design support using Civil 3D.

Role Focus

• Solid waste and landfill engineering projects
• Environmental permitting and regulatory support
• Landfill gas collection, monitoring, and testing
• Sustainable materials and waste management programs
• Civil design, project documentation, and construction support

Key Responsibilities

• Support engineering design, permitting, reporting, and project delivery for solid waste and landfill projects.
• Assist with landfill gas monitoring, gas collection system support, air testing, and environmental compliance activities.
• Prepare permit applications, technical reports, design documents, calculations, and agency submittals.
• Use Civil 3D to support site plans, grading, utility layouts, landfill design, and civil drawings.
• Coordinate with project managers, clients, regulators, contractors, and internal technical teams.
• Support field activities including inspections, sampling, testing, data collection, and construction observation.
• Review project data, identify technical issues, and help develop practical engineering solutions.
• Assist with sustainable materials, recycling, waste diversion, and environmental improvement projects.
• Track project schedules, budgets, deliverables, and documentation requirements.

Required Experience

• Project engineering experience in civil, environmental, landfill, solid waste, or related infrastructure projects.
• Understanding of solid waste systems, landfill operations, permitting, environmental compliance, or landfill gas.
• Experience with gas testing, air testing, field data collection, environmental monitoring, or construction support.
• Civil 3D experience for design, drafting, plan production, or civil site development support.
• Ability to prepare technical documentation, reports, permit packages, drawings, and project records.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work with clients, agencies, contractors, and internal teams.
• EIT required

Experience

• PE license , or ability to work toward PE licensure.
• Experience with landfill gas collection systems, GCCS, NSPS, Title V, air permitting, or environmental reporting.
• Background with sustainable materials, recycling programs, organics, waste diversion, or circular economy projects.
• Experience supporting construction administration, field inspections, bid documents, and contractor coordination.
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a related field .

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Employment Eligibility
If hired, a Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification must be completed at the start of employment. Temporary work authorization or the need for sponsorship may disqualify you from employment.

Company DescriptionWe are a boutique recruitment agency prioritizing excellence over volume, specializing in Engineering, Design, and IT. Our team consists of degreed engineers and seasoned recruiters. This unique blend of technical backgrounds equips us to effectively match candidates with even the most demanding roles.Company DescriptionWe are a boutique recruitment agency prioritizing excellence over volume, specializing in Engineering, Design, and IT. Our team consists of degreed engineers and seasoned recruiters. This unique blend of technical backgrounds equips us to effectively match candidates with even the most demanding roles.