Senior Civil or Environmental Engineer
About The Position
SCS Engineers is seeking a Senior Project Engineer and/or Project Manager to perform solid waste projects, based in or hybrid with its Denver, Colorado office. The role serves public and private clients, primarily in Colorado, and includes preparing engineering calculations, drawings, reports, and permit applications, as well as serving as Engineer of Record on projects. The position combines engineering design, client communication, staff coordination and development, and business development. Project work focuses on solid waste management, including landfill gas, landfills and landfill infrastructure, composting, and related design, engineering, permitting, construction, and operations support. The role applies engineering and scientific principles to solid waste assignments, works independently on engineering or scientific problems, plans and coordinates work, and represents SCS at meetings and conferences. It receives technical guidance on unusual or complex problems and supervisory approval on proposed plans or projects. The work includes office-based CAD drafting, calculations, report writing, site plans, facility diagrams, and permit applications, along with periodic site and client visits. Site travel may involve driving in varied terrain and weather and supporting construction quality assurance and inspections. Training staff is expected to support their development and the employee’s advancement into larger roles. Business development duties include preparing proposals, meeting with clients, and attending industry conferences and trade shows.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
- Colorado Professional Engineer (P.E.) registration, preferably civil, or ability to obtain reciprocity within six months.
- At least six years of relevant experience.
- Working knowledge and demonstrated consulting experience in the solid waste industry, including landfill gas management, air compliance, and landfill design and permitting.
- Competence with MS Office and other computer software normally used in environmental consulting.
- Valid driver's license and a driving record in good standing.
Nice To Haves
- Experience using AutoCAD Civil 3D design software.
- Civil engineering P.E. registration is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Perform engineering design for solid waste projects.
- Prepare engineering calculations, drawings, reports, and permit applications.
- Serve as Engineer of Record on projects for public and private clients, primarily in Colorado.
- Support projects involving landfill gas, landfills and landfill infrastructure, composting, and other solid waste areas through design, engineering, permitting, construction, and operations support.
- Apply engineering and scientific principles and practices to solid waste assignments and related fields.
- Work independently on engineering or scientific problems; plan and coordinate work; and represent SCS at meetings and conferences.
- Conduct periodic site and client visits, including construction quality assurance and inspections; travel may require driving in varied terrain and weather.
- Complete office-based work such as CAD drafting, mathematical calculations, report writing, site plans, facility diagrams, and permit applications.
- Train and develop staff.
- Support business development through proposal preparation, client meetings, and attendance at industry conferences and trade shows.
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
