Associate Professional

What we are looking for

Are you looking for a career that will make an impact globally and within your local community SCS is at the forefront of developing sustainable environmental solutions through innovative engineering with a focus on the solid waste industry emission reductions and renewable energy projects.

As an entry-level engineer you will provide engineering/design support to the Upper Midwest team within our existing solid waste practice which is focused on providing engineering and environmental services to private and municipal clients in the landfill landfill gas air permitting and solid waste management industries. Youll receive hands-on training and mentorship while gaining valuable experience in both the field and the office. Potential projects include landfill and other solid waste facility permitting and design (all phases including construction plans specifications and construction documents) engineering analysis feasibility studies report writing as well as construction oversight. You will be based out of our Naperville IL office with occasional local travel for fieldwork.

How you can make an impact

• Prepare engineering calculations in support of reports and design and permit documents.
• Prepare engineering and permitting design drawings using AutoCAD.
• Prepare permit applications and/or regulatory agency submittals and responses with supporting documentation.
• Complete quality control reviews on all work (reports design plans design calculations data etc.) prior to submission.
• Coordinate with contractors subcontractors and clients as directed.
• Prepare short form site-specific health and safety plans as requested.
• Participate in health and safety training as required.
• Conduct and document construction quality assurance observations in the field to ensure compliance with construction documents.
• Work may include both office and field activities such as field meetings with clients.
• Multi-media sampling (soil groundwater surface water sediment air) and reporting.
• Oversight of construction activities collection of samples etc. as well as office activities including engineering analysis.
• Occasional travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in civil environmental biosystems or geotechnical engineering required.
• 3 months of relevant solid waste environmental and/or engineering internship work and/or research experience required.
• Basic AutoCAD and Autodesk Civil3D knowledge is preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with keen attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal technical communication skills.
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) preferred.
• Valid Drivers License with a driving record in good standing required.

Pay Range

USD $70000.00 - USD $72000.00 /Yr.

Additional Information

Please 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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