Entry-Level Civil/Environmental Engineer — Solid Waste & Landfill

SCS Engineers; Midlothian (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and DI

100% ESOP and 401K

Annual Bonus Program

Student Debt Employer Contribution

Paid holidays, PTO, Paid ParentalLeave

Job summary

SCS Engineers is seeking an entry-level engineer to support the Mid-Atlantic solid waste practice from our Richmond, VA office, with field work and mentoring in landfill, gas, air permitting, and environmental services.

You will gain experience in design calculations, AutoCAD drawings, permit submittals, and QA/QC, with travel to project sites as needed. This is a hands‑on role in a growing ESOP-owned firm.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil, environmental, biosystems, or geotechnical engineering.
• 3 months of relevant solid waste, environmental and/or engineering internship, work and/or research experience required.
• Basic AutoCAD and Autodesk Civil3D knowledge is preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with keen attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal technical communication skills.
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) preferred.
• Valid Driver’s License with a driving record in good standing required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare engineering calculations in support of reports and design and permit documents.
• Prepare engineering and permitting design drawings using AutoCAD.
• Prepare permit applications and/or regulatory agency submittals and responses with supporting documentation.
• Complete quality control reviews on all work (reports, design plans, design calculations, data, etc.) prior to submission.
• Coordinate with contractors, subcontractors, and clients as directed.
• Prepare short form site-specific health and safety plans as requested.
• Participate in health and safety training as required.
• Conduct and document construction quality assurance observations in the field to ensure compliance with construction documents.
• Work may include both office and field activities, such as field meetings with clients.
• Multi-media sampling (soil, groundwater, surface water, sediment, air) and reporting.
• Oversight of construction activities, collection of samples, etc., as well as office activities including engineering analysis.
• Occasional travel may be required.

Skills

Analytical skills

Written and verbal technical comms

Attention to detail

EIT preferred

Education

Bachelor of Science in civil/environmental/biosystems/geotechnical engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Autodesk Civil3D

Job description

SCS Engineers is seeking an entry-level engineer to support the Mid-Atlantic solid waste practice from our Richmond, VA office, with field work and mentoring in landfill, gas, air permitting, and environmental services.

You will gain experience in design calculations, AutoCAD drawings, permit submittals, and QA/QC, with travel to project sites as needed. This is a hands‑on role in a growing ESOP-owned firm.