Environmental Technician

SCS Engineers • Fredericksburg, VA

7d • $20 - $25

About The Position

SCS Engineers is seeking an Environmental Technician to join its landfill groundwater and stormwater team in either the Fredericksburg, Virginia, or Winchester, Virginia, office. The role supports environmental assessment, monitoring, and remediation projects involving groundwater and surface water protection. It offers hands-on experience across design, construction, and operations and maintenance activities.

The position is field-based approximately 90% of the time, with the remaining 10% spent in the Fredericksburg or Winchester office. The technician reports to a Staff Scientist and works in an environment guided by trust, care, and growth.

Requirements

• Complete, or be willing to complete, 40-hour Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) training.
• Have a valid driver’s license and a driving record in good standing.

Nice To Haves

• Associate’s degree in science or geology.
• Experience with environmental fieldwork.

Responsibilities

• Record field data, including soil characteristics, lithology, groundwater or surface water data, photographs, and written summaries of visual observations, following standard operating procedures.
• Collect samples at hazardous and non-hazardous sites, including soil, air, surface water, groundwater, stormwater, and landfill gas.
• Tabulate field data for inclusion in a database.
• Prepare short-form, site-specific health and safety plans.
• Participate in health and safety training.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• 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
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Paid parental leave
• Career advancement opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed