Geotechnical Engineer Lead
About The Position
SCS Engineers is seeking a highly experienced geotechnical engineer to serve as a Technical Advisor, providing technical mentorship and guidance to engineering teams across environmental and geotechnical projects. The role contributes to the company’s strategic direction, supports its growth, develops junior engineers nationwide, and provides responsive, innovative, high-quality service to clients. The preferred location is one of the Central or Upper Midwest regional offices; hybrid work will be considered. The Technical Advisor serves as a geotechnical expert for project teams and clients on landfill and facility design, construction quality assurance (CQA), soil and groundwater remediation, and environmental engineering projects. The position applies geotechnical engineering expertise to landfill and environmental consulting, including settlement analysis, slope stability modeling, investigations, landfill siting and design, permitting, construction specifications, foundation recommendations, and planning CQA activities. The role also supports proposals and cost estimates, provides staff education and training, collaborates on customer-focused solutions, builds relationships with technical experts across the company, and participates in conferences, presentations, professional associations, committees, and internal technical meetings.
Requirements
- Master’s degree or Ph.D. in geotechnical engineering.
- Registered Professional Engineer in at least one state, with the ability to apply for reciprocity in other states where needed.
- At least 10 years of related work experience.
- Valid driver’s license and driving record in good standing.
Nice To Haves
- 20 or more years of related work experience.
- Ability to work in a Central or Upper Midwest regional office; hybrid work will be considered.
Responsibilities
- Serve as a geotechnical expert and Technical Advisor to project teams and clients on landfill and facility design, CQA, soil and groundwater remediation, and environmental engineering projects.
- Measure and predict settlement.
- Provide slope stability modeling for new and existing landfills, embankments, and excavations.
- Conduct geotechnical and hydrogeological investigations for waste management facilities and other environmental projects.
- Support siting, design, and regulatory permitting of new and expanding landfills.
- Design and prepare construction specifications for remediation, energy production, landfill, and other waste management facility projects.
- Provide recommendations for structural foundation design for facilities and equipment.
- Design and plan construction quality assurance activities to verify compliance with design and permit requirements.
- Prepare proposals and cost estimates for new projects.
- Provide geotechnical education and training to SCS staff and mentor junior engineers nationwide.
- Collaborate with teams to develop and implement customer-centric solutions and improve client experience.
- Encourage cross-functional teamwork and open communication to achieve shared goals.
- Develop relationships with technical experts throughout the company.
- Support proposals by working with project managers and clients to understand their goals, technical needs, and requirements.
- Attend conferences, present on technical topics, and participate in professional associations and committees as appropriate.
- Take a leading role in and present at internal technical meetings.
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
Senior
