Entry-Level Environmental Engineer: Solid Waste & Permitting

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

401K with employer match

Annual Bonus Program

Paid holidays & PTO

Paid Parental Leave

Job summary

SCS Engineers is seeking an entry-level engineer to join our Mid-Atlantic solid waste practice from our Richmond, VA office with occasional local fieldwork.

You will gain hands-on training, work on landfill/permitting projects, and support field sampling and construction oversight while developing your engineering talents. This role requires a BS in civil/environmental engineering and offers mentorship, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in civil, environmental, biosystems, or geotechnical engineering required.
• 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 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.

Skills

Analytical skills

Written/verbal communication

Attention to detail

Public speaking/client interaction

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 join our Mid-Atlantic solid waste practice from our Richmond, VA office with occasional local fieldwork.

You will gain hands-on training, work on landfill/permitting projects, and support field sampling and construction oversight while developing your engineering talents. This role requires a BS in civil/environmental engineering and offers mentorship, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits.