Design Engineer - MRF and Transfer Stations

SCS Engineers; United States; Remote; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Dis

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

401K including employer match

Annual Bonus Program

Paid holidays, PTO and Parental Leave

Job summary

SCS Engineers seeks an experienced engineer to lead the conceptual planning, detailed design development, construction support, and operational review of Transfer Stations and MRFs. This role aims to grow the practice in the Southwest Region (CA, AZ, NV, NM, UT) with strong client contact and project leadership.

The position may be based in any Southwest office or potentially remote, with responsibilities spanning business development, proposal development, budgets, and staff oversight to ensure

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or science is required.
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) preferred but not required.
• Minimum 10 years of relevant design experience with transfer stations and MRFs.
• Business Development experience on the West Coast preferred.
• Strong oral and written communication skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership and act as Project Director on project deliverables with emphasis on client contact and liaison.
• Assist in proposal development and budgets; ensure technical quality and profitability.
• Oversee QA program implementation in the Southwest Region and provide technical review for projects and proposals.
• Provide technical expertise on equipment, design, permitting, commissioning, and operations of MRFs and Transfer Stations.
• Develop business opportunities; coordinate with staff; mentor and develop personnel.

Skills

Project management

Client liaison

Leadership

Oral communication

Written communication

Driving

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or science

Job description

SCS Engineers is seeking an individual who would be responsible for the conceptual planning, detailed design development, construction support, and operational review of Transfer Stations and MRF’s, as well as growing this practice in the Southwest Region, which includes California, Nevada, Arizona, New Mexico and Utah. The job would include business development/client contact, preparation and review of proposals, project management, technical expertise on technologies and equipment, coordination with other staff on projects and oversight of staff.

This position can be based in any SCS Office in the Southwest Region (CA, AZ, NV, or UT) or can be remote potentially.

How You Can Make An Impact

Project Management

• Provide technical leadership and set an example of personal conduct and ethics.
• Serve as Project Director on project deliverables with an emphasis on client contact and liaison. Provide technical, contractual, and administrative support to Project Managers. Assist in proposal development and preparation of budgets. Emphasize sound engineering/scientific and technical quality, client satisfaction, and project profitability.
• Responsible for implementation of the company’s Quality Assurance Program in the Southwest Region. Provide technical review and quality assurance support for projects and proposals.
• Provide technical expertise on equipment, design, permitting, commissioning, and operations of MRFs, Transfer Stations, and other technologies, as well as understanding operational and performance assessments for MRF’s and Transfer Stations.
• Provide guidance to Project Managers in dealing with project staff, staffing assignments, and accounting for resources in executing their jobs.

Business Development

• Serve as a key business development representative of the firm to provide technical foundations for development of larger long-term projects.
• Develop and implement strategic marketing programs.
• Responsible for preparing and implementing formal business development plans for assigned activities. Monitor business development and strive for cost efficiency as well as long-term positioning.
• Proposal planning and preparation. Develop proposal budgets and cost estimates.
• Establish and maintain appropriate contact with local and regional community. Become active in local professional and trade associations. Encourage office personnel to participate in professional activities for business opportunities and personal growth.

Personnel Development

• Train, mentor and help the development of effective technical and project management skills of staff and Project Managers.
• Maintain a personal and professional code of conduct.
• Demonstrate commitment to adherence to safety program and procedures.
• Assist staff in professional development, involve staff in decision-making, provide on-the-job training and outside education, and establish career opportunities for staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or science required.
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) preferred but not required.
• Minimum 10 years of relevant design experience with transfer stations and MRF’s required.
• Business Development experience on the West Coast preferred.
• Strong oral presentation and written communication skills are required.
• Ability to work cooperatively with others and foster team spirit with all levels of personnel.
• Valid driver’s license with a driving record in good standing required.

Pay Range

USD $140,000.00 - USD $200,000.00 /Yr.

Additional Information

Please note that our pay ranges are determined by several factors, including relevant experience, internal pay equity, and location. They do not include any of the amazing benefits of being an employee-owner, which are listed below.

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• 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

SCS Engineers is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). SCS provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran or disabled status.

Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act, SCS does not conduct criminal background checks until after a conditional job offer has been extended. All qualified Applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment. You can find a list of job duties of the specific job position you have applied, which SCS reasonably believes that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship that could lead to the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment after background checks are completed.