Geosyntec Consultants · 1 week ago
Landfill Gas (LFG) Engineer
Walnut Creek, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$98K/yr - $147K/yr
5+ years expGeosyntec Consultants is an innovative engineering and consulting firm focused on environmental and civil infrastructure challenges. They are seeking a Landfill Gas (LFG) Engineer to design landfill gas collection systems, ensure regulatory compliance, and support business development activities.
ConsultingCRMEnvironmental ConsultingInformation TechnologyInnovation Management
Responsibilities
Develops and designs landfill gas collection and control systems (GCCS), including well fields, pipes, condensate sumps, blowers, and flares, to capture LFG effectively
Conducts studies and designs systems to capture LFG for beneficial uses, such as generating electricity, producing vehicle fuel, or creating other marketable products
Engineering analyses such as slope stability, hydrologic and landfill gas modeling, seismic, and seepage
Preparation of permit applications, design calculations, drawings, technical specifications, and permit applications
Ensures compliance with state and local regulations for air emissions, gas migration, and other environmental aspects of landfill operations
Fieldwork associated with investigation, design and construction services; including monitoring the performance of gas collection and utilization systems, performing wellfield tuning, and manages other operational issues
Provides engineering support for projects, including cost estimation, feasibility studies, and the review of contracts for gas recovery and utilization systems
Understanding of local, state and federal regulations related to landfill gas and solid waste
Assisting in the development of proposals and other business development activities
Based on your current level of experience, you may be asked to take on task-level or project management responsibilities, along with business development, and staff mentoring tasks
Drive personal, company, and rental vehicles to client or company project or office sites, and other business locations, as needed
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in civil, environmental, biosystems, or geotechnical engineering
At least 5 years (7+ years preferred) of related experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience
Experience with environmental monitoring systems (landfill gas, groundwater, etc.)
Experience with environmental permitting, including solid waste and air
Knowledge of solid waste facility design, LFG system design, and construction quality assurance
Excellent writing and communication skills
Regular fieldwork and overnight travel
Valid U.S. driver's license and a satisfactory driving record for business travel
Preferred
Advanced degree in the same
Professional Engineer (P.E.) registration or the ability to obtain P.E. registration within 1 year
Experience with modeling/design tools such as AUTOCAD, KYpipe, fate transport modeling, Slope/W, Vadose/W, Sigma/W, and ARCGIS
Benefits
Paid holidays
Vacation
Sick, and personal paid time off
Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
401(k)
Other benefits
Company
Geosyntec Consultants
Geosyntec is a full-service consulting and engineering firm that works with private and public sector clients.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2022-05-10Acquired
Leadership Team
Peter Zeeb
Senior Principal, President and CEO
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