Solid Waste Lead

SCS Engineers•Salt Lake City, UT

7d•$110,000 - $160,000•Hybrid

About The Position

SCS Engineers is seeking an Engineering Project Manager or above to lead solid waste projects from its Salt Lake City office, serving public and private clients primarily in Utah and the Southwest. The role involves serving as Engineer of Record and preparing engineering calculations, drawings, reports, and permit applications. Project work focuses on solid waste management, including landfill gas, landfills and landfill infrastructure, composting, and related projects that may require design, engineering, permitting, construction, and operations support. The position combines engineering design, client communications, and staff coordination and development, with a flexible mix of in-office and remote work. The position applies engineering and scientific principles to solid waste assignments and related fields. It includes both office-based work and field work in varied terrain and weather. The employee may also contribute to business development through proposal preparation, client meetings, and industry conferences or trade shows. Technical guidance is provided for unusual or complex problems, and proposed plans or projects require supervisory approval.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, or a similar engineering major.
At least 8 years of relevant experience.
Working knowledge and demonstrated consulting experience in the solid waste industry, including landfill gas management, air compliance, and/or landfill design and permitting.
Valid driver’s license with a driving record in good standing.

Nice To Haves

Professional Engineer (P.E.) license is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Apply engineering and scientific principles and practices to solid waste assignments and related fields.
Prepare engineering calculations, drawings, reports, and permit applications.
Serve as Engineer of Record on projects.
Work independently on engineering or scientific problems and methods, and plan and coordinate work.
Represent SCS at meetings and conferences.
Perform field work in varied terrain and weather, including surveys and data gathering, CQA liner installation work, and inspections.
Complete office-based tasks such as CAD drafting, mathematical calculations, report writing, site plans, facility diagrams, and permit applications.
Support business development through proposal preparation, client meetings, and attendance at industry conferences and trade shows.
Coordinate and develop staff.
Provide engineering design, client communications, and project support for solid waste management projects, including landfill gas, landfills, landfill infrastructure, and composting.
Support project permitting, construction, and operations as needed.