Civil Engineer - Solid Waste

Civil Engineer - Solid Waste

Salary

$83,177.00 Annually

Location

Public Works/Utilities/Solid Waste, Winston-Salem, NC

Job Type

Full-Time / Permanent

Job Number

08544

Department

Utilities

Division

Solid Waste

Opening Date

06/25/2026

Closing Date

7/9/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

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Description

Performs intermediate advanced technical work planning, designing, permitting, directing, inspecting and maintaining of a variety of solid waste projects, and related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under the limited supervision of the Solid Waste Operations Manager.

Examples of Duties

• Serves as Project Field Engineer for construction projects involving solid waste management facilities.
• Serves as a liaison between consultants, contractors, other municipal departments and agencies, as well as the general public.
• Reviews designs, plans, specifications, construction cost estimates, schedules, and other items prepared by consulting engineers for accuracy, completeness, and regulatory compliance.
• Coordinates construction bid process with engineers, contractors, City/County Purchasing Department staff, etc. including preparation of bid documents, pre-bid conferences, bid openings, and pre-construction meetings.
• Reviews and approves submittals, invoices, and payment applications by engineers and contractors.
• Reviews and inspects construction of projects, processes change order documentation, and participates in progress meetings.
• Responds to and meets with property owners regarding issues related to waste permitting and zoning approvals.
• Prepares Request for Qualifications packages and participates in the selection of consulting engineering firms for design, bidding, and construction administrative services.
• Negotiates and approves scope of services and fees for consulting services.
• Tracks, records, and documents relevant operational data; analyzes data for efficiency and budgetary purposes; maintains operating record;
• Provides required information and technical assistance to the Solid Waste Operations Manager;
• Coordinates, directs, oversees the operation and monitoring of all environmental control and monitoring systems, including the landfill gas collection system, stormwater monitoring program, groundwater monitoring program, landfill gas monitoring program;
• Operates and maintains landfill GPS management system;
• Assists in public relation activities such as tours of all landfills;
• Conducts investigations of public complaints of the Solid Waste Management Facilities;
• Performs other duties as required.

Typical Qualifications

Education and Experience: Bachelors degree with coursework in civil or environmental engineering, or related field and moderate experience working as a civil engineer or in construction management, solid waste or civil construction industry experience is preferred, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Knowledge of modern civil engineering methods and techniques; through knowledge of land and engineering survey systems, methods and techniques; thorough knowledge of the principles, practices and techniques of engineering drafting; possess excellent communication skills; knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and position specific software; ability to effectively work with City Officials, employees, contractors, State and Federal Officials and the general public; ability to prepare technical reports. Prefer candidates that have completed course work or direct experience with stormwater and erosion and sediment control design principles.

Physical Requirements: This work requires the regular exertion of up to 10 pounds of force and occasional exertion of up to 100 pounds of force; work regularly requires speaking or hearing, using hands to finger, handle or feel and reaching with hands and arms, frequently requires repetitive motions and occasionally requires standing, walking, sitting, climbing or balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling, tasting or smelling, pushing or pulling and lifting; work requires close vision, distance vision, ability to adjust focus, depth perception, color perception, night vision and peripheral vision; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word and conveying detailed or important instructions to others accurately, loudly or quickly; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels and to receive detailed information through oral communications and/or to make fine distinctions in sound; work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data, using of measuring devices, operating motor vehicles or equipment and observing general surroundings and activities; work frequently requires exposure outdoor weather conditions and occasionally requires wet, humid conditions (non-weather), working near moving mechanical parts, working in high, precarious places, exposure to fumes or airborne particles, exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals, exposure to the risk of electrical shock, exposure to vibration, and exposure to bloodborne pathogens and may be required to wear specialized personal protective equipment; work is occasionally in a loud noise location (e.g. earth moving equipment, heavy traffic).

Supplemental Information

Special Requirements

• Must have passed or ability to do so within six months of hire the Fundamentals of Engineering exam.
• Valid drivers license in the State of North Carolina.

Hard-To-Fill Sign-On Incentive

This position has been designated by the City Manager as hard-to-fill and eligible for a one-time sign-on incentive. Please refer to the Hard-To-Fill Sign-On Incentive Policy for additional information and eligibility rules.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

• 401a Contribution (employee match not required)
• Bus Pass Program
• Education Assistance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Suggestion Program
• Family and Medical Leave
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Group Health Insurance
• Group Dental Insurance
• Jury Duty Leave
• Life/Accidental Death Insurance
• Long-Term Care Insurance
• Military Leave
• Paid Holidays
• Promotion from Within
• Retirement/Pension Plan (State of NC)
• School Leave
• Shared Leave
• Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Sick Leave
• Training
• Vacation Leave
• Wellness Program

The City of Winston-Salems employment practices are guided by federal, state, and local rules and regulations guaranteeing employment opportunities to all persons without regard to and prohibiting discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, religion, political affiliation or beliefs, national origin or handicap, unless a bonafide occupational qualification exists.

01

Please indicate your highest level of completed education with coursework in civil or environmental engineering, or related field:

• None
• High School Diploma / GED
• Some college
• Associates Degree
• Bachelors Degree
• Masters Degree or higher

02

Please indicate your amount of working as a civil engineer or in construction management, solid waste and/or civil construction industry experience:

• None
• 1 - 3 years
• 4 - 6 years
• 7 years or more

03

Have you passed, or have the ability to do so within six months of hire, the Fundamentals of Engineering exam?

• Yes, I have passed the Fundamentals of Engineering exam
• I have the ability to pass the Fundamentals of Engineering exam within six months of hire
• No, I have not passed and do not have the ability to pass the Fundamentals of Engineering exam as required

04

This job requires a drivers license. Do you possess a valid U.S. drivers license?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer City of Winston-Salem

Address P.O. Box 2511

Winston-Salem, North Carolina, 27102

Phone 336 747 6800

Website http://agency.governmentjobs.com/winstonsalemnc/default.cfm