Solid Waste Project Director

  • Insight Global
  • West Palm Beach, Florida
  • Full Time


Our client is expanding their local presence and growing their solid waste team across South Florida. Guided by core principles of trust, care, and growth, they are seeking a Senior Engineer / Project Directorto join their West Palm Beach office. This is an exciting opportunity for a driven individual to mentor staff, support leadership, and lead strategic projects that advance client goals.

The ideal candidate is self-motivated, team-oriented, and humble, and thrives in a culture shaped by integrity and collaboration.

Role Overview:

In this leadership role, youll:

Serve as the Engineer of Record and oversee design and permitting teams

Engage directly with clients and develop technical skills of junior staff

Deliver engineering design solutions, manage projects, and coordinate teams

Project Focus:

Solid waste management, including:

Landfill gas systems

Landfills and landfill infrastructure

Composting and transfer stations

Permitting, construction, and operations support

Make an Impact by Supporting Our Clients Strategic Goals:

Apply deep engineering knowledge across solid waste, landfill operations, wastewater, and stormwater systems

Oversee technical documents including construction plans and specifications

Guide teams through complex design and regulatory challenges

Review work products to ensure quality before client delivery

Coordinate with GIS and CAD teams or produce designs in AutoCAD/ArcGIS

Drive business development efforts through proposals, client meetings, and industry events

Represent our client at trade shows and conferences

Achieve revenue, profit, and client satisfaction targets

We are a company committed to creating inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment opportunities without regard to race, religion, sex, age, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, citizenship status, disability, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to Human Resources Request Form ( . The EEOC "Know Your Rights" Poster is available here ( .

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Skills and Requirements

Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or related engineering degree

P.E. registration required (preferably Florida) or ability to obtain reciprocity in Florida within 6 months.

A minimum of 12 years of relevant experience specific to the solid waste industry such as landfill gas management, air compliance, landfill design and permitting, landfill operations support, or compost facility operations is required.

Experience managing project financials and leading a team (7 people) null

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion,sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military oruniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, andordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to ....
Job ID: 487556220
Originally Posted on: 7/31/2025

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