Early Careers Civil or Environmental Engineer
About The Position
SCS Engineers is seeking an entry-level Civil or Environmental Engineer to support the Mid-Atlantic team’s solid waste practice. The practice provides engineering and environmental services to private and municipal clients in landfill, landfill gas, air permitting, and solid waste management. The role offers hands-on training and mentorship, with experience in both field and office work. Potential projects include permitting and design for landfills and other solid waste facilities, including construction plans, specifications, and construction documents; engineering analysis; feasibility studies; report writing; and construction oversight. The position is based in the Richmond, Virginia office, with occasional local travel for fieldwork.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science degree in civil, environmental, biosystems, or geotechnical engineering.
- At least 3 months of relevant solid waste, environmental, and/or engineering internship, work, or research experience.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with keen attention to detail.
- Excellent written and verbal technical communication skills.
- Valid driver’s license and a driving record in good standing.
Nice To Haves
- Basic knowledge of AutoCAD and Autodesk Civil3D.
- Engineer-in-Training (EIT) credential.
Responsibilities
- Prepare engineering calculations for reports, designs, and permit documents.
- Prepare engineering and permitting design drawings using AutoCAD.
- Prepare permit applications and regulatory agency submittals and responses, with supporting documentation.
- Perform quality-control reviews of reports, design plans, calculations, and data before submission.
- Coordinate with contractors, subcontractors, and clients as directed.
- Prepare short-form, site-specific health and safety plans as requested.
- Participate in required health and safety training.
- Conduct and document construction quality assurance observations in the field to verify compliance with construction documents.
- Perform office and field activities, including field meetings with clients.
- Conduct and report multimedia sampling of soil, groundwater, surface water, sediment, and air.
- Oversee construction activities and collect samples, as well as perform office-based engineering analysis.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
- 100% employer-funded Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
- 401(k) with employer match.
- Annual bonus program.
- Student debt employer contribution program.
- Paid holidays, PTO, and paid parental leave.
- Career advancement opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
