Solid Waste Engineer (Boise)

Great West Engineering, Inc. has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Mid-Level Civil Engineer with a strong background in project management and design. This role involves leading and supporting solid waste management infrastructure projects, such as landfills, recycling facilities, transfer stations, and related civil works. Ideal candidates will have solid waste management experience and thrive in a collaborative work environment while bringing technical insight, practical field knowledge, and proactive problem-solving to our fast-paced and growing team. Join our team today and make an impact on the communities in which we live, work, and play.

For more than 40 years, Great West Engineering has been creating infrastructure solutions for public agencies and private industry. Great West Engineering continually seeks out the best talent because we believe our employees are the key to our success as an organization. Our employees are treated with respect and fairness. We work as a cooperative team on every project, and each employees input is not only solicited but valued! Great West is committed to developing the capabilities of our employees through training and professional development. Great West Engineering aims to build a long-lasting legacy of quality relationships with both our clients and our employees, which is the key to developing superior engineering projects.

Our Purpose

Provide a better quality of life by improving the world in which we work and live and creating a sense of community for our staff.

Our Core Values

Client Commitment | Quality Solutions | Empowered Employees

Responsibilities :

• Lead and manage solid waste facility projects from planning and design through construction, ensuring technical excellence and compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Develop detailed civil site plans using AutoCAD Civil 3D, including grading, drainage, and utility layouts, in alignment with project goals and permitting standards.
• Prepare high-quality engineering reports, technical specifications, cost estimates, and bidding documents tailored to client and project needs.
• Coordinate directly with clients, regulatory agencies, subcontractors, and multidisciplinary internal teams to facilitate project approvals and successful execution.
• Oversee construction-phase services, including monitoring field activities, reviewing submittals, and ensuring conformance with design plans and specifications.
• Effectively manage project timelines, budgets, deliverables, and client expectations to achieve scope, schedule, and financial targets.
• Serve as a mentor and technical resource to junior engineering staff, supporting their development and promoting a collaborative team environment.
• Contribute to business development initiatives, including proposal preparation, interviews, and presentations, while maintaining and growing relations with existing and prospective clients.
• Apply company and industry best practices in engineering design, documentation, and project delivery.
• Exercise sound engineering judgment and consistently demonstrate initiative, accountability, and technical leadership.

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