SynTerra is seeking an experienced licensed
Civil or Mining Engineer with expertise in
solid waste, water & wastewater, or mining engineering. In this role, you'll lead diverse projects from concept through completion, ensuring quality results for our clients across multiple industries.
This is a client-facing position where you'll manage teams, coordinate stakeholders, and deliver innovative engineering solutions that drive real impact.
Key Responsibilities- Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, fostering strong relationships.
- Manage projects through all phases: proposal, planning, implementation, and close-out.
- Build and lead project teams, assigning roles and ensuring proper resource allocation.
- Develop and maintain project schedules to ensure on-time delivery.
- Review and approve project deliverables for quality and compliance.
- Prepare and review proposals, PCRs, and monthly invoices.
- Handle administrative tasks including weekly timesheets, expense reports, and approvals at designated thresholds.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Civil, Environmental, or Mining Engineering (or related discipline).
- Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.) in at least one U.S. state (desired).
- 10+ years of professional engineering experience, with prior project management and business development responsibility.
- Consulting experience strongly preferred; pulp & paper industry experience preferred.
- Demonstrated ability to assess client needs and provide effective engineering solutions.
- Proficiency in one or more of the following areas:
- Solid waste landfill design, construction, and operations
- Waste handling or beneficial reuse of residuals (pulp & paper)
- Stormwater/wastewater impoundment design, construction, and inspections
- Environmental compliance (solid waste, stormwater, oil pollution control)
- Remediation projects in industrial settings
- Water and wastewater permitting and management systems
- Creative, practical problem-solving for complex challenges
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Life, short- and long-term disability coverage
- Accident and critical illness plans
- 4% 401(k) match
- Generous PTO + 10 paid holidays
- Flexible work-life balance
- Technology stipend
- Professional development opportunities
- And more!
We welcome all qualified candidates authorized to work in the United States.
Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.
