SWM Engineer (Solid Waste Management)

The SWM Engineer will be responsible for planning, designing and supporting implementation of end-to-end Solid Waste Management infrastructure. The role requires strong technical expertise in landfill design, SWM DPR development, and Waste-to-Energy (WtE) systems including Bio methanation and Compressed Biogas (CBG).

Key Responsibilities

• Lead design and engineering of sanitary landfills, Waste-to-Energy (WtE), Biomethanation/CBG and Material Recovery Facility (MRF) plants.
• Prepare Detailed Project Reports (DPRs) and Feasibility Reports for city-level SWM projects covering technical, operational, and financial aspects.
• Conduct field studies, data collection, surveys and stakeholder interactions with municipal/government agencies.
• Carry out technical assessment of the existing SWM value chain including waste generation, segregation, collection, transport, treatment and disposal systems.
• Perform data analysis and interpretation to support SWM design decisions and capacity computations.
• Provide design support and review for process calculations, engineering drawings, sizing, layout planning and equipment selection.
• Assist in preparation of bid documents, technical specifications, BOQ, cost estimates and tender evaluations.
• Prepare and present technical reports and presentations to internal teams, clients and funding/external agencies.

Preferred Skills Competencies

• Proven experience in sanitary landfill engineering and WtE/CBG/MRF project design.
• Strong familiarity with national SWM rules, guidelines and sector benchmarks.
• Hands-on exposure to DPR preparation for urban SWM projects.
• Proficiency in data modelling, mass balance calculations and SWM planning tools.
• Excellent technical writing, analytical and communication skills.
• Ability to independently manage tasks, meet deadlines and coordinate with multidisciplinary teams.