Geotechnical Engineer

SCS Engineers
Naperville, IL

What we are looking for:

SCS Engineers is looking for a highly experienced geotechnical engineer with a strong background in geotechnical engineering, environmental projects, and litigation support to serve our team as a Technical Advisor. This role is uniquely designed for a seasoned professional who will serve as a technical mentor, leveraging their extensive experience to guide and develop our engineering team across a diverse range of projects. If you excel in a collaborative company and like dynamic work that challenges you to learn each day, SCS is a great fit. At SCS, you will contribute to our strategic direction, help us continue to grow, mentor junior engineers nationwide, and provide our clients with responsive, innovative, high-quality client service. Ideally, you will work in one of our Central or Upper Midwest region offices, but hybrid work will be considered.

How you can make an impact:

You will serve as a Geotechnical Expert and as a Technical Advisor to our project teams and clients on geotechnical aspects of landfills and other facility design, construction quality assurance (CQA), soil and groundwater remediation, and environmental engineering projects.


As our Geotechnical Expert you will contribute to SCS by adapting your geotechnical engineering capabilities to the landfill and environmental consulting industry. Examples of geotechnical engineering as it applies to our practice include:

  • Measuring and predicting settlement.
  • Providing slope stability modeling for new and old landfills, embankments, and excavations.
  • Conducting geotechnical/hydrogeological investigations for waste management facilities and other environmental projects.
  • Siting, design and regulatory permitting of new and expanding landfills.
  • Designing and preparing construction specifications for remediation, energy production, landfill and other waste management facility projects.
  • Providing recommendations for structural design of foundations for various types of facilities and equipment.
  • For construction projects, designing and planning construction quality assurance (CQA) activities to verify construction complies with design and permit requirements.
  • Preparing proposals and cost estimates for new projects
  • Providing geotechnical education and training to SCS staff


Other duties will include:

  • Driving customer-centric solutions by collaborating with your team to develop and implement strategies that prioritize customer needs and enhance their experience, reinforcing our commitment to exceptional service.
  • Promoting collaborative excellence by encouraging cross-functional teamwork and open communication to achieve shared goals and drive individual, organizational, and client success.
  • Developing relationships with a network of technical experts throughout the company.
  • Supporting proposals by working with project managers and clients to understand their goals as well as technical needs and requirements.
  • Actively attending conferences, presenting on technical topics, and being involved in professional associations and committees as appropriate.
  • Taking a leading role and presenting at internal technical meetings.
Qualifications:
  • Master’s degree or Ph.D. in geotechnical engineering required.
  • Must be a registered professional engineer in at least one state with the ability to apply for reciprocity in others where needed.
  • 10+ years of related work experience required.
  • 20+ years of related work experience a plus.
  • Valid driver’s license and driving record in good standing required.
Pay Range: USD $120,000.00 - USD $180,000.00 /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. Whether it's reducing methane emissions at agricultural facilities and landfills, repurposing contaminated properties, producing alternative energy, or sequestering carbon, we've been focused on finding smart climate solutions and improving the natural environment since our inception over 55 years ago. Join our 100% employee-owned firm and start creating your own legacy. 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. If you have questions, difficulty using our online system and/or you need an accommodation due to a disability then please contact us about your interest in employment at [email protected] #LI-Hybrid #LI-JM1
Posted 2026-02-09

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