Solid Waste Project Engineer

* NOTICE OF JOB OPPORTUNITY
* POSTING #BR-363-25E

Build a career where your engineering work truly matters. As a Solid Waste Project Engineer with the Los Angeles County Sanitation Districts, you'll play a key role in protecting public health and the environment while supporting innovative waste-to-resource operations. This position offers the opportunity to work on complex, large-scale public infrastructure projects with real community impact-providing engineering support for regulatory compliance, environmental control systems, and operational improvements.

You'll collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, site personnel, and regulatory agencies, all while enjoying competitive pay, public-sector stability, and clear career pathways for growth.

Why this job is different:
This is not a traditional desk-only engineering role. You'll be embedded in active field operations, where your solutions move beyond plans and reports and are implemented in real time. You'll work side-by-side with operators and crafts, tackle challenging regulatory and operational issues, and see the direct results of your work every day. Few engineering positions offer this level of hands-on responsibility, visibility, and long-term impact.

If you're seeking purpose-driven engineering, professional growth, and the satisfaction of solving real-world problems, this is an opportunity you don't want to miss.

The initial review of applications is expected to begin January 13.

LOCATION:

SOLID WASTE DEPARTMENT, OPERATIONS AND ENGINEERING SECTION, PUENTE HILLS FIELD OFFICE (PHFO)

NOTE:

Evening/night and weekend work (comp time/OT) is sometimes required, particularly during rain events.

JOB SUMMARY:

The major job responsibilities are listed below.  For more detailed information, please review the job description.

Under the general supervision of a Supervising Engineer, the incumbent will:

* Provide technical support including engineering for regulatory compliance

* Develop and recommend engineering solutions for various projects

* Interact with various departments, sections, regulatory agencies and the public

* Perform other duties related to ensuring the sites are in compliance with permits and regulatory requirements

* Oversee environmental control systems

* Interact with site personnel and crafts to facilitate current and/or proposed projects. Sample duties include:  

* Administering contracts related to maintenance, agreements, services and supplies

* Budget analysis for tracking of expenses

* Conducting studies related to environmental control systems

The current vacancy may be filled at any of the following levels:

* ENGINEERING ASSOCIATE II, III: the work performed in these classes are normally a prerequisite to qualify for the Professional Engineer (PE) licensure examinations.

* ENGINEER: this level differs from the Engineering Associate level classes by requiring a Professional Engineer (PE) license, handling more complex engineering assignments, and demonstrating a higher level of proficiency.

Candidates must possess all of the following:

* A valid California Class C driver license

* AND
- ENGINEERING ASSOCIATE II LEVEL:

* Option 1: A bachelor's degree and master's degree both in a pertinent engineering discipline from an accredited and recognized college or university

* Option 2: A bachelor's degree from an accredited and recognized college or university in a related science with an Engineer-In-Training Certificate and a master's degree from an accredited and recognized college or university in a pertinent engineering discipline

* Option 3:
Two (2) years of professional engineering experience subsequent to earning a bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited and recognized college or university

ENGINEERING ASSOCIATE III LEVEL:

* Option 1:
Two (2) years of experience as an Engineering Associate II

* Option 2:
Four (4) years of professional engineering experience subsequent to earning a bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited and recognized college or university

ENGINEER LEVEL:

* Possession of a Certificate of Registration as a Professional Engineer with the California Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, and Geologists

* AND:

* Option 1:
Six (6) years of professional engineering experience subsequent to earning a bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited and recognized college or university

* Option 2: A master's degree in engineering from an accredited and recognized college or university
-AND
- Three (3) years of professional engineering experience

* Option 3: A PhD in engineering from an accredited and recognized college or university
-AND- two (2) years of professional engineering experience

DESIRABLE

QUALIFICATIONS:

* Professional engineering experience working at or in support of solid waste, environmental, or utility facilities, such as landfills, transfer stations, material recovery facilities, or similar operations

* Professional engineering experience in operational or field-based environments, including coordination with…