Senior Geotechnical Engineer
About The Position
SCS Engineers is looking for a highly experienced geotechnical engineer with a strong background in geotechnical engineering, environmental projects, and litigation support to serve our team as a Technical Advisor. This role is uniquely designed for a seasoned professional who will serve as a technical mentor, leveraging their extensive experience to guide and develop our engineering team across a diverse range of projects. If you excel in a collaborative company and like dynamic work that challenges you to learn each day, SCS is a great fit. At SCS, you will contribute to our strategic direction, help us continue to grow, mentor junior engineers nationwide, and provide our clients with responsive, innovative, high-quality client service. Ideally, you will work in one of our Central or Upper Midwest region offices, but hybrid work will be considered.
Requirements
- Master’s degree or Ph.D. in geotechnical engineering required.
- Must be a registered professional engineer in at least one state with the ability to apply for reciprocity in others where needed.
- 10+ years of related work experience required.
- Valid driver’s license and driving record in good standing required.
Nice To Haves
- 20+ years of related work experience a plus.
Responsibilities
- Serve as a Geotechnical Expert and as a Technical Advisor to our project teams and clients on geotechnical aspects of landfills and other facility design, construction quality assurance (CQA), soil and groundwater remediation, and environmental engineering projects.
- Adapt geotechnical engineering capabilities to the landfill and environmental consulting industry.
- Measure and predict settlement.
- Provide slope stability modeling for new and old landfills, embankments, and excavations.
- Conduct geotechnical/hydrogeological investigations for waste management facilities and other environmental projects.
- 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 design of foundations for various types of facilities and equipment.
- Design and plan construction quality assurance (CQA) activities to verify construction complies with design and permit requirements.
- Prepare proposals and cost estimates for new projects.
- Provide geotechnical education and training to SCS staff.
- Drive customer-centric solutions by collaborating with your team to develop and implement strategies that prioritize customer needs and enhance their experience, reinforcing our commitment to exceptional service.
- Promote collaborative excellence by encouraging cross-functional teamwork and open communication to achieve shared goals and drive individual, organizational, and client success.
- Develop relationships with a network of technical experts throughout the company.
- Support proposals by working with project managers and clients to understand their goals as well as technical needs and requirements.
- Actively attend conferences, present on technical topics, and be involved in professional associations and committees as appropriate.
- Take a leading role and present at internal technical meetings.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability Insurance
- 100% employer- funded Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) and 401K including employer match
- Annual Bonus Program
- Student Debt Employer Contribution Program
- Paid holidays, PTO and Paid Parental Leave
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
