Hydrogeologist - Project Scientist
About The Position
SCS Engineers is seeking a full-time Project Hydrogeologist to support municipal solid waste (MSW) and coal combustion residuals (CCR) projects as part of its Upper Midwest environmental consulting practice. The role applies geologic and hydrogeologic expertise to environmental consulting work and contributes to the firm’s strategic direction, growth goals, and responsive, high-quality customer service. The regional team has offices in Madison, Milwaukee, Green Bay, Chicago, and Peoria, and offers a flexible hybrid work environment. The successful candidate will implement groundwater investigations and monitoring systems, analyze and report hydrogeologic data, prepare technical and project documents, coordinate with contractors, laboratories, and regulators, and deliver compliant, high-quality professional services. The position calls for both independent and collaborative scientific decision-making, effective communication with clients and regulatory parties, and adherence to project and corporate health, safety, security, and environmental requirements.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in an engineering or science-related field.
- At least 5 years of experience working in an environmental consulting firm or other relevant experience.
- Valid driver’s license and driving record in good standing.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree in Hydrogeology, or a Master’s degree in Geology with graduate-level hydrogeology coursework.
- Experience implementing groundwater monitoring programs for municipal solid waste landfills and/or coal combustion residual sites.
- Experience interpreting and complying with federal and state regulations.
- Ability to obtain or currently pursuing a P.G. license.
- Experience with GIS and/or database management.
- Current OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER training.
Responsibilities
- Implement groundwater investigations and monitoring systems at municipal solid waste landfills and electric utility coal combustion residuals landfills and impoundments.
- Process and analyze hydrogeologic and geologic data.
- Manage, interpret, and report groundwater monitoring data.
- Prepare technical reports, proposals, bid documents, health and safety plans, and other documents.
- Research technical data and regulations.
- Coordinate work with contractors, laboratories, and regulators.
- Pursue technical improvement for self and the company.
- Deliver professional services on time and at high quality, following local and state regulations and SCS’s Quality Assurance Program, while meeting planned project profitability.
- Make decisions independently and collaboratively on scientific problems and methods.
- Communicate with clients, third parties, and regulatory agents regarding project status, schedules, and compliance issues.
- Follow client and corporate contract specifications, including health, safety, security, and environmental requirements.
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
Mid Level
