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Job description
Recycling / Sustainability / Solid Waste Management Consultants
GBB is an international solid waste management consulting firm that helps public‑ and private‑sector organizations craft practical, customized, and technically sound solutions for complex solid waste management challenges. Clients come to us for our independent, objective advice to help them plan and implement solid waste management programs that improve efficiency, save money, enhance customer service, and protect the environment. Since 1980, we have been a trusted resource at the forefront of the industry, creating success stories that integrate smart planning with effective management of solid waste services. GBB provides services that enable our clients to do more with less.
POSITION OVERVIEW
Reports to: Executive Vice President or other designated manager
Location: Remote home office; candidate must be based in the continental United States.
The Consulting Engineer II will utilize engineering technical knowledge and work experience to ensure client satisfaction and company success on projects. Some of the duties include:
Conduct research, including waste generation, recycling, disposal, facilities, pricing, markets, standards, reports, etc.
Conceptualize, collaborate, and contribute to the development of solutions and recommendations with project team members, providing engineering, technical, and business recommendations regarding solid waste and other technical systems.
Participate in field activities off‑site such as waste sorts, facility inspections, routing audits, etc., doing equipment and/or system inspections and assembling, analyzing, and reporting on results.
Create and maintain maps using Geographic Information System (GIS) or other software to show existing or potential systems, or to illustrate regional locations of interest.
Travel as needed to GBB office, client, or other sites to perform responsibilities and assignments. Travel may be national or international. Maintaining a U.S. passport is required for international travel.
Achieve direct labor utilization target for client billable work and report to the manager any problems meeting utilization, project priority conflicts, or other related issues in a timely manner.
Work remotely, and from client sites as required; provide ample internet access and a data plan for effective completion of job duties.
Effectively communicate with all project internal and external team members using all resources available to ensure quality of work products for clients.
Other Requirements
Comply with GBB’s policies and procedures, including submission of administrative reports, timesheets, and other company-required documents and forms on a timely basis.
Travel as needed to perform assignments.
Work off‑site as needed to perform assignments.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education
Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline such as Mechanical, Civil, or Environmental Engineering from an accredited U.S. college or university, or an evaluated equivalent international institution. Other related engineering discipline majors will be considered depending on the extent of directly relevant work experience. NOTE: Three (3) to five (5) years of related engineering‑based experience may replace degree requirements.
Experience
Two (2) or more years of engineering‑related work experience specifically in solid waste, environmental, science, engineering, or related businesses is required.
Professional Registration
Preferred, but not required, to have taken and passed the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) NCEES Exam.
Applicant must demonstrate knowledge of general engineering principles and designing concepts.
Moderate to advanced working knowledge of building and using Microsoft Excel, with technically proficient math skills, including using math within Excel spreadsheets and databases for analysis.
Must demonstrate excellent written, editing, and oral communication skills necessary to perform assignments, including writing high‑quality technical and non‑technical reports and deliverables.
Ability to conduct internet‑based research, synthesize, and analyze information.
Geographic Information System (GIS) or other computer modeling experience is preferable but not required.
Solid waste management training or related field is a plus.
Comfortable with working both alone and in teams, virtually and on‑site.
Must have a valid and current U.S. state driver’s license to be able to drive a vehicle as needed.
Be able to maintain criminal background clearances required by clients and the company.
PERFORMANCE FACTORS
Job knowledge
Quality of work products
Teamwork
Cost consciousness/budget administration
Planning/ability to meet deadlines
Problem solving
Supervisory skills
Initiative/creativity
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
This position will primarily be performed in a personal home, but also in business and commercial offices, with occasional need to perform work in industrial sites and facilities.
Industrial work environment assignments will require: The ability to climb multiple flights of stairs and ladders
The ability to work from high platforms
The ability to work in hot or cold temperatures
The ability to work in dusty atmospheres with proper personal protective equipment
The ability to wear and work in appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), including but not limited to safety shoes, safety glasses, a full‑face respirator, and hearing protection
Ability to travel domestically or internationally, as needed, to various locations via airplane, train, car, etc.
Ability to sit for long periods doing computer work.
SALARY RANGE
Commensurate with experience.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Gershman, Brickner & Bratton Inc. is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.
Criminal Background Checks will be conducted for all positions.
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Worksite address
vienna, VA, 22184, US
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