Project Engineer - Solid Waste Engineer in Charlotte

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionProject Engineer / Solid Waste Engineer

Location: Charlotte, NC

We are seeking a Project Engineer / Solid Waste Engineer to join our Charlotte, NC office and work on complex, high-impact civil and environmental engineering projects. This role offers the opportunity to design sustainable, cost-effective solid waste facilities while collaborating with experienced engineers and CAD professionals on projects that are never cookie-cutter.

You will work on new, active, and closed solid waste facilities, tackling a wide range of challenges that blend civil and environmental engineering. Projects include site grading, stormwater management, leachate collection and treatment, renewable energy systems, and organic waste management, providing meaningful variety and long-term technical growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Design solid waste and site development projects, including master plans, drawings, technical specifications, and cost estimates

• Perform detailed engineering analyses such as stormwater modeling, leachate and pipe sizing, slope stability, and compaction

• Prepare engineering reports, studies, and permitting documents

• Support projects from concept through construction, including bidding and construction administration

• Manage project schedules, budgets, and deliverables

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and mentor junior staff

• Participate in proposal development and client support

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering

• 5–10 years of relevant engineering experience

• PE ; EIT on track to licensure considered

• Experience in solid waste, land development, or related civil projects

• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Civil 3D

• Strong communication, organization, and project management skills

Why Join Us

We offer a flexible work schedule, challenging technical projects, and a comprehensive benefits package that supports your health, career growth, and financial well-being, including healthcare, 401(k) with match, profit sharing, PTO, tuition reimbursement, leadership development, and wellness programs.

If you’re looking for technically rewarding work with real environmental impact, we’d love to connect.

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