Project Engineer

SCS Engineers•West Des Moines, IA

8d•$65,000 - $100,000•Hybrid

About The Position

SCS Engineers is seeking a Project Engineer to support its Solid Waste practice in the Des Moines/West Des Moines, Iowa office. The role works with clients and project teams, manages projects, and helps 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 selected strategic areas including wastewater treatment, organics management, solar and biogas, greenhouse gas and sustainability, climate change adaptation, PFAS and emerging contaminants, and carbon sequestration. The Project Engineer applies engineering and scientific principles to solid waste assignments, prepares technical calculations and documents, makes decisions on engineering or scientific problems, coordinates work, and represents the company at meetings and conferences. The position combines field work in varied terrain and weather with office-based engineering and design tasks and business development activities. 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 a related engineering field.
At least 4 years of related work experience, including at least 3 years in consulting or industry.
E.I.T. required.
Valid driver’s license and driving record in good standing required.

Nice To Haves

Professional Engineer (P.E.) license is a plus.
Experience using AutoCAD Civil 3D design software preferred.

Responsibilities

Manage projects and work with clients and project teams; help develop junior staff.
Provide engineering support for landfill and landfill gas system permitting and design, solid waste facility permitting and design, construction, operation, monitoring, and air quality permitting and compliance.
Support solid waste infrastructure permitting and design, engineering analysis, feasibility studies, report writing, construction oversight, field sampling and testing, and permitting.
Apply engineering and scientific principles and practices to solid waste assignments and related fields.
Prepare engineering calculations, drawings, reports, and permit applications.
Make decisions on engineering or scientific problems and methods, plan and coordinate work, and represent the company at meetings and conferences.
Perform field work in varied terrain and weather, including surveys and data gathering, construction quality assurance, and inspections.
Perform office-based tasks including CAD drafting, mathematical calculations, report writing, and creating site plans and facility diagrams and permit applications.
Support business development through proposal preparation, client meetings, and attendance at industry conferences and trade shows.
Potentially support selected strategic areas such as wastewater treatment, organics management, alternative energy, greenhouse gas and sustainability, climate change adaptation, PFAS and emerging contaminants, and carbon sequestration.