Project Engineer
About The Position
SCS Engineers is seeking a Project Engineer to support its Solid Waste practice from its West Des Moines, Iowa office. The role involves managing projects, working with clients, and helping develop junior staff. The engineer will support landfill and landfill gas system permitting and design; solid waste facility permitting, design, construction, operation, and monitoring; and air quality permitting and compliance for private and municipal clients. Work may include infrastructure permitting and design, engineering analysis, feasibility studies, report writing, construction oversight, field sampling and testing, and permitting. The role may also support strategic practice areas such as wastewater treatment, organics management, alternative energy, greenhouse gas and sustainability, climate change and adaptation, PFAS and emerging contaminants, and carbon sequestration. The position combines office-based engineering work with field work in varied terrain and weather. The engineer will apply engineering and scientific principles, prepare technical materials, make decisions on engineering or scientific problems, coordinate work, and represent the company at meetings and conferences. Business development activities include proposal preparation, client meetings, and industry conferences or trade shows. Technical guidance is available for unusual or complex problems, and proposed plans or projects require supervisory approval.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s or Master of Science degree in environmental, civil, construction, or related engineering field.
- At least 4 years of related work experience, including at least 3 years in consulting or industry.
- Engineer-in-Training (E.I.T.) credential.
- Valid driver’s license and driving record in good standing.
Nice To Haves
- Professional Engineer (P.E.) license.
- Experience using AutoCAD Civil 3D design software.
Responsibilities
- Manage projects and work with clients on solid waste engineering assignments.
- Support landfill and landfill gas system permitting and design; solid waste facility permitting, design, construction, operation, and monitoring; and air quality permitting and compliance.
- Perform engineering analysis, feasibility studies, and infrastructure permitting and design.
- Prepare engineering calculations, drawings, reports, and permit applications.
- Make independent decisions on engineering or scientific problems and methods, and plan and coordinate work.
- Represent the company at meetings and conferences.
- Conduct field work, including surveys and data gathering, construction quality assurance, inspections, field sampling, and testing.
- Complete office-based work such as CAD drafting, mathematical calculations, report writing, and preparation of site plans and facility diagrams.
- Support business development through proposal preparation, client meetings, and attendance at industry conferences and trade shows.
- Help develop junior staff.
- Potentially support wastewater treatment, organics management, alternative energy, greenhouse gas and sustainability, climate change and adaptation, PFAS and emerging contaminants, and carbon sequestration projects.
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 and paid time off (PTO).
- Paid parental leave.
- Career advancement opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
