Sr. Hydrogeologist
About The Position
SCS Engineers is seeking a full-time Senior Hydrogeologist to support municipal solid waste (MSW) and coal combustion residuals (CCR) projects in its Upper Midwest environmental consulting practice. The role applies geologic and hydrogeologic expertise to real-world environmental challenges, while mentoring and developing staff. Depending on the candidate’s interests, the role can include client management and business development or focus more heavily on technical expertise and talent development. The regional team has offices in Madison, Milwaukee, Green Bay, Chicago, and Peoria, and offers a flexible hybrid work environment. The successful candidate will contribute to the firm’s strategic direction and growth goals and deliver responsive, high-quality customer service. The role involves designing and implementing groundwater investigations and monitoring systems, analyzing and reporting data, preparing technical documents, coordinating with project partners and regulators, and providing technical and operational direction. Project management, client development, and business development responsibilities are also possible for interested candidates. SCS Engineers is a 100% employee-owned firm focused on environmental and climate solutions. The company describes its work as including reducing methane emissions, repurposing contaminated properties, producing alternative energy, and sequestering carbon.
Requirements
- 10 years of work at an environmental consulting firm or other relevant experience.
- A P.G. license or ability to obtain one within the first year.
- A valid driver's license and a 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 MSW landfills and/or CCR sites.
- Experience interpreting and complying with federal and state regulations.
- Experience with statistical evaluations.
- Experience with GIS and/or database management.
- Current OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER training.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement groundwater investigations and monitoring systems at MSW landfills and electric utility CCR 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.
- Mentor and develop staff.
- 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, and within the planned level of project profitability.
- Make decisions independently and collaboratively on scientific problems and methods.
- Provide technical and operational direction, with responsibility for delivering positive outcomes.
- Communicate with clients, third parties, and regulatory agents about project status, schedules, and compliance issues.
- Follow client and corporate contract specifications, including health, safety, security, and environmental requirements.
- If interested, manage projects, including proposal development, contracting, project team leadership, forecasting, invoicing, and accounts receivable management.
- If interested, assist with client development.
- If interested, contribute to business development activities.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- 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
Senior
