What we are looking forSCS Engineers is looking for a Staff Engineer for our Long Beach office who wants to be trained and mentored in the field and office. You will provide engineering/design support to the team within our existing solid waste practice focused on landfill, landfill gas, recycling, and composting, related to permitting and design, air quality and compliance support, construction, operation, and monitoring for private and municipal clients. You will be in the office a minimum of 3 days/week and in the field as well.
How you can make an impactYou will reduce greenhouse gas emissions and do civil and environmental project work including:
- Landfill and landfill gas system permitting and design, including construction plans, specifications and construction documents.
- Apply intensive and diversified knowledge of engineering and scientific principles and practices in solid waste assignment areas and related fields.
- Manage projects and personnel to meet both client and SCS expectations.
- Makes decisions independently on engineering or scientific problems and methods, plans and coordinate work, and represent us at meetings and conferences.
- Field work in varied terrain and weather will be required, including surveys/data gathering, construction quality assurance, inspections, sample collection, drilling oversight, etc.
- Office-based tasks including CAD drafting, mathematical calculations, report writing, creating site plans and facility diagrams, permit applications, etc.
- Business development including proposal preparation, meeting with clients, and attending industry related conferences/trade shows.
- Receive technical guidance on unusual or complex problems and supervisory approval on proposed plans or projects.
- Complete quality control reviews on all work product (reports, design plans, design calculations, data, etc.) prior to submission.
- Prepare calculations for reports and in support of design documents as requested.
- Review laboratory data and prepare compliance monitoring reports.
- Travel (day trips or overnight, 20% of travel expected)
- Ensure adherence to client and company policies in all activities including health and safety, security, and ethics.
Qualifications- Bachelor of Science degree in Civil, Environmental, or Geotechnical Engineering, or related egineering major required.
- Minimum of 2 years of relevant civil or environmental experience required. Consulting experience, business specific to the solid waste industry, including landfill gas management, air compliance, and landfill design and permitting, etc. preferred.
- Competent with using MS Office and other computer software normally used in environmental consulting.
- AutoCAD experience is preferred.
- Engineer-in-Training (EIT) required.
- Valid Driver's License with a driving record in good standing required.
Pay RangeUSD $75,000.00 - USD $80,000.00 /Yr.
Additional InformationPlease note that our pay ranges are determined by several factors, including relevant experience, internal pay equity, and location. They do not include any of the amazing benefits of being an employee-owner, which are listed below.
SCS is building a world where environmental systems and infrastructure strengthen the health, safety and resilience of communities - from reducing methane emissions at landfills to producing alternative energy, from repurposing contaminated properties to sequestering carbon.
As a 100% employee-owned firm, we bring a long-term perspective, personal ownership and shared success to everything we do. We live our values every day: We care. We are a team. We are tenacious.
Join us and be part of a team where your work has real impact - on the world and on your own growth.
As a growing firm, we offer excellent opportunities for career advancement and a comprehensive package, including:
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability Insurance
100% employer- funded Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) and 401K including employer match
Annual Bonus Program
Student Debt Employer Contribution Program
Paid holidays, PTO and Paid Parental Leave
SCS Engineers is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). SCS provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran or disabled status.
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Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act, SCS does not conduct criminal background checks until after a conditional job offer has been extended. All qualified Applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment. You can find a list of job duties of the specific job position you have applied, which SCS reasonably believes that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship that could lead to the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment after background checks are completed.
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