Solid Waste Engineer/Project Manager

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:

As a Solid Waste Engineer/Project Manager, you will report to a firm principal and contribute to a diverse portfolio of projects for commercial, municipal, and industrial solid waste clients across Maine and the northeastern United States. You will collaborate closely with SME’s multidisciplinary staff and regularly interact with clients, regulatory agencies, and the public, making strong interpersonal and communication skills essential.

This role offers an exceptional opportunity to work on a wide range of solid waste management and civil engineering projects. At SME, we take pride in building and maintaining positive, long-term relationships with all stakeholders.

Solid Waste Engineer/Project Manager Responsibilities:

• Manage projects from concept through completion, ensuring schedule and budget goals are met
• Perform engineering and design work, including site grading, stormwater management, geosynthetics, and pump and piping systems
• Prepare technical reports, specifications, and permit applications
• Provide construction engineering inspection and documentation services
• Support engineering tasks for the Cumberland, Maine, office
• Maintain strong organizational skills to keep tasks on schedule
• Collaborate as an integral team member and problem solver, developing practical, cost-effective solutions for clients

Solid Waste Engineer/Project Manager Qualifications:

• B.S. in Environmental or Civil Engineering with 10+ years of relevant experience
• Professional Engineer (PE) license, or willingness to obtain within one year
• Experience in project management and construction contract administration
• Proficiency in engineering design, technical reporting, and specifications
• Skilled with Microsoft Office Suite and AutoCAD
• Experience with local, state, and federal permitting
• Strong oral and written communication skills

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 $90,000 - $120,000 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 Employer Statement

Sevee & Maher Engineers, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected status. Reasonable accommodation is provided as required by law.