Solid Waste Engineer - Haley Ward

Are you searching for a new opportunity to join a growing 100% employee-owned company that offers professional development opportunities, values an excellent work life balance and giving back to your community? Are you looking for a team environment that collaborates well together, works hard, and has fun while doing so? If so, check out this opportunity to become an employee-owner of Haley Ward, one of the Best Places to Work in Maine™ & one of the Best Firms to Work For™ in the country! AND, as an added benefit, we are currently offering a $4,000 signing bonus!

About Our Company

At Haley Ward, our team of over 200 employee-owners value accountability and collaboration. These values drive us to provide every client with a quality service that meets, and often exceeds, their expectations, and is one of the reasons clients routinely return to us for help. Haley Ward’s work philosophy is to take advantage of the benefits of collaboration, mentoring, and face-to-face communication in order to optimize our operations and performance for our clients.

Join our team and Haley Ward will provide you:

• $4,000 signing bonus!
• Competitive salary
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Competitive Health, Dental, and Vision insurance plans or a paid monthly stipend if you have insurance elsewhere
• Generous company matched 401(k) plan with a Roth provision
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Eleven (11) paid holidays, including a creative holiday schedule
• Life insurance (company paid)
• Short and long-term disability insurance (company paid)
• Flexible Spending Account and/or Health Savings Accounts
• Health Reimbursement Arrangement
• Culture that provides work-life balance, professional development and is community driven
• And much more

What you can expect to be doing:

Haley Ward is seeking a highly motivated and skilled Solid Waste Engineer to join our team. The Solid Waste Engineer will be responsible for designing and implementing waste management systems, ensuring compliance with regulations, and providing technical expertise in waste disposal and recycling. This role requires strong problem-solving abilities and a deep understanding of waste management principles.

• Develop and implement waste management plans to meet environmental standards and regulations.
• Conduct site assessments to determine the feasibility and effectiveness of waste management systems.
• Design and oversee the construction of waste disposal facilities.
• Stay informed about advancements in waste management technology and industry best practices.
• Conduct research and analysis to identify innovative waste management solutions.
• Monitor waste management systems and evaluate their effectiveness, making recommendations for improvements as needed.
• Provide technical support and guidance to internal and external stakeholders on waste management issues.
• Prepare reports detailing waste management activities, compliance, and performance.

What you will need to succeed:

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of five years of experience working as a Solid Waste Engineer or a similar role.
• Strong knowledge of waste management regulations and best practices.
• Proficient in waste management software and tools.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering, or a related field.
• Professional Engineering (PE) license.
• Experience with landfill design and operation.
• Project management experience.

A criminal background check and driving record check will be conducted.

Haley Ward is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, national origin, disability or veteran status, or any other federally protected class established by law.

Location: Bangor, ME - Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)