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Landfill Engineer

at Forest Preserve District of DuPage County in Wheaton, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Coordinate and review the preparation of construction documents including engineering plans, technical specifications, cost estimates, and associated bidding documents for landfill and site remediation projects as directed by the Senior Landfill Engineer.
  • Coordinate and review the preparation of construction permit applications and associated submittal packages to various federal, state, and local, regulatory agencies.
  • Prepare memos, letters, reports, intergovernmental agreements, ordinances, resolutions, and other correspondences. Affix licensed professional seal to documents as appropriate.
  • Conduct and attend meetings with contractors, consultants of various disciplines, commissioners, other governmental agencies, and the public.
  • Conduct field inspections of various landfill and site remediation projects. Prepare and update Operations, Maintenance, and Monitoring plans, manuals, and emergency action plans as directed by the Senior Landfill Engineer.
  • Conduct field inspections of construction sites to ensure adherence to various Federal, State, and local laws and regulations, and contract compliance.
  • Gather, manipulate, and interpret data in support of environmental control system operations and monitoring.
  • Coordinate response, clean up, material disposal, and site restoration associated with Hazardous Material incidents on District property, including fly dumping, illicit discharge and environmental spills.
  • Manage contracts with environmental consultants and remediation contractors for removal, disposal, and remediation of underground storage tanks and other contaminated sites.
  • Maintain the GIS Environmentally Impacted Sites layer in coordination with the IT department.
  • Coordinate inventory of hazardous and regulated waste from all District departments for annual lab pack.
  • Advise District departments in storage and handling of hazardous materials and accumulation and disposal of hazardous waste.
  • Assist Safety Coordinator in preparing and performing hazardous material related training for District staff.
  • Provide technical support to other District departments.
  • Foster a working environment that promotes safe work habits; Become familiar with and observe all applicable safety rules, policies, and work procedures; Follow all safety rules that pertain to the duties performed and support all aspects of the District’s safety and risk management program; Keep work area clean, orderly, and free of hazards; Immediately report all unsafe conditions and incidents.
  • Maintain a supportive working environment and demonstrate a desire to exceed the expectations of internal and external customers. Conducts and attends necessary staff meetings to establish and maintain effective lines of communication.
  • Perform other duties as required.

Requirements:

  • Must be 18 years of age or older at the time of hire.
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, Geology, or a related field, 4 – 6 years of experience in a broad range of solid and hazardous waste operations and regulations; landfill and site remediation design, permitting, regulatory compliance, general administration, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
  • Valid Driver’s License in good standing.
  • IL Licensed Professional Engineer in good standing within 6 months.
  • IL EPA Wastewater Operator Certification Class K required within 6 months.
  • IL EPA Landfill Operator Certification preferred.
  • Maintain OSHA 40-hour Hazwoper Certification and have an awareness of occupational hazards and safety precautions, including the ability to implement and enforce safety protocols.
  • Knowledge of the principles, practices, and methods pertaining to environmental engineering, environmental sciences, and environmental geosciences as they relate to landfills and contaminated sites and to special/hazardous waste disposal.
  • Sound knowledge and firm understanding of hydrogeology, landfill gas, and leachate systems, including generation; solid waste, hazardous waste, and air quality regulations, including the implications.
  • Familiarity with phyto-utilization for leachate management.
  • Ability to apply District ordinances, policies, and guidelines and effectively present them to internal and external customers.
  • Proficient in using word processing, spreadsheet, database, and CAD software.
  • Demonstrated success in establishing and maintaining productive working relationships.
  • Strong communication skills, both verbally and in writing.
  • Strong organizational skills to maintain accurate records and data.

For more information, or to apply now, you must go to the website below. Please DO NOT email your resume to us as we only accept applications through our website.

For more information, or to apply now, you must go to the website below. Please DO NOT email your resume to us as we only accept applications through our website.

https://dupageforest.isolvedhire.com/jobs/1218383-137596.html

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Job Posting: 11950616

Posted On: Jun 04, 2024

Updated On: Jul 04, 2024

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