Region Landfill Engineer
Dupo, IL, 62239, USA
- Environmental
- landfill engineering
- waste management
- environmental compliance
The Region Landfill Engineer leads sustainable solid waste management projects across multiple states, focusing on landfill cell development, infrastructure design, and environmental systems. This role ensures regulatory compliance, drives operational efficiency, and manages capital budgets while collaborating with operational and financial leaders. Applicants should possess at least 5 years of relevant experience and a degree in civil or environmental engineering.
Region Landfill Engineer Lead the Future of Sustainable Solid Waste Management
At Waste Connections, engineers aren't tucked away in an office - they're boots-on-the-ground innovators shaping how communities manage waste, protect the environment, and build for the future. As a Region Engineer, you'll be the go to partner for leaders across multiple states, leading projects that make a difference and delivering operational and business solutions.
Responsibilities
- Transform operations across landfill facilities by leading cell development, infrastructure design, and environmental systems that make a lasting difference.
- Champion innovations in waste collection, processing, and disposal to maximize value while protecting the environment.
- Partner directly with operations and financial leaders to boost efficiency and uphold our value: Safety.
- Shape and manage capital budgets, ensuring projects superior returns on investment.
- Drive improvements in safety, compliance, and operating performance.
- Ensure every facility maintains 100% compliance with all regulatory requirements.
Qualifications
- You thrive in complex environments, bring at least 5 years of experience in waste services, civil construction, or mining, and hold a degree in civil or environmental engineering. Possess experience leading large scale projects and being primarily accountable for project outcomes.
Why Join Us?
- A Strong Company Culture - We value integrity, teamwork, and a great work environment
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- Career Growth
- Excellent Benefits:
- Competitive health, dental, and vision insurance
- 5% 401(k) match for retirement savings
- Paid time off and holidays
We Keep Our Promises!
At Waste Connections, we believe in empowering our employees. Our culture is built on respect, reliability, and integrity-when we say we'll do something, we follow through!
Waste Connections is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to disability or protected veteran status.




