Solid Waste Engineer

About the Company:

Sevee & Maher Engineers, Inc. (SME) is an accomplished team of 130+ experienced and talented professionals providing multidisciplinary engineering consulting services to clients nationwide. From permitting solar farms to cleaning up environmental hazards, managing society’s waste, and developing sustainable solutions, SME employees share a common goal of assisting clients in the protection of human and environmental health. At the heart of SME is our friendly and down-to-earth culture. SME is large enough to offer a full range of services but small enough that everyone on our team makes a difference. There is room to choose your own path and pursue your passions, and each person is recognized for their contribution to our collective success. SME supports and encourages professional development and active participation with professional associations.

About the Role:

SME has a new full-time position for a Solid Waste Engineer at our office in Cumberland, Maine. SME is seeking a qualified intermediate to senior engineer. As a Solid Waste Engineer, you will report to a principal of the firm and participate in diverse and dynamic projects for commercial, municipal, and industrial solid waste projects in Maine and the northeastern United States. You will work closely with SME’s multidisciplinary staff and frequently interact directly with teammates, so effective interpersonal and communication skills are important.

Solid Waste Engineer Responsibilities:

• Lead engineering and design tasks across diverse projects
• Prepare clear and detailed technical reports and specifications
• Provide construction engineering inspection and documentation services
• Support construction activities, including submittal review and coordination
• Prepare permit applications and ensure regulatory compliance
• Contribute to engineering tasks supporting the Cumberland, Maine, office
• Maintain exceptional organizational skills to keep projects on schedule
• Serve as a collaborative team member and problem solver, developing practical, cost-effective solutions that deliver value to clients

Solid Waste Engineer Qualifications:

• B.S. in Environmental or Civil Engineering with 5+ years of relevant experience
• Exposure to or experience with construction projects
• Engineering design experience, including site grading, stormwater management, geosynthetics, pump and piping systems, and technical report preparation
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and AutoCAD software
• Ability to interpret and apply local, state, and federal permitting requirements

Benefits:

• 100% company-paid medical, life, and long-term and short-term disability insurance
• Annual contributions to the enrolled employee’s Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Paid vacation and sick time, plus 9 paid holidays per year
• Performance based year-end bonuses
• Retirement plan comprising three components:
• 401(k) plan with generous matching contribution
• Profit sharing
• Non-discretionary 3% of gross pay contribution

Compensation & Benefits: Salary range is $80,000 - $110,000 based on experience, qualifications, and the responsibilities of the position. We also offer a comprehensive benefits package, including 100% employer-paid employee medical coverage, a generous HSA contribution, 100% employer-paid short-term disability, long-term disability, life insurance, and Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML). Employees are eligible to participate in our 401(k) plan after one year of employment and 1,000 hours of service and are immediately 100% vested in employer Safe Harbor, matching (up to 10%), and profit-sharing contributions. We also offer discretionary bonuses.

Equal Opportunity Statement

SME is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fairness in all employment practices. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.