Junior Civil/Environmental Engineer - Landfill & Waste

SCS Engineers; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Life and Disability Insurance

ESOP

401K with employer match

Annual Bonus Program

Paid holidays, PTO and Paid Parental

Job summary

SCS Engineers in Houston, TX seeks an entry-level civil or environmental engineer to support landfill and transfer station projects advancing sustainable waste management. You will gain hands-on experience across the full project lifecycle with structured training, mentorship, fieldwork, and office assignments.

Based in the Houston office five days a week with occasional fieldwork, you will work with professional engineers to develop designs, prepare reports, and ensure quality through QA

Qualifications

• BS in civil or environmental engineering required.
• At least three months of relevant environmental or engineering experience via internship or similar.
• EIT certification preferred.
• Valid driver's license in good standing.

Responsibilities

• Develop grading plans, stormwater management designs and calculations, water balance models, volume calculations, and related engineering analyses.
• Prepare technically accurate engineering reports, tables, charts, graphs, sketches, and figures.
• Perform quality assurance observations to verify compliance with project plans, specifications, and construction documents.
• Review reports, design plans, calculations, and data for quality and accuracy before submission.
• Coordinate with clients, contractors, subcontractors, and internal project teams.
• Collaborate with CAD drafters and use AutoCAD / Civil 3D to prepare basic design plans, drawings, and figures.
• Prepare permit applications, regulatory submittals, response documents, and supporting technical materials.
• Provide construction oversight in the field and maintain project documentation.

Skills

EIT certification preferred

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering or Environmental Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD / Civil 3D

Job description

SCS Engineers in Houston, TX seeks an entry-level civil or environmental engineer to support landfill and transfer station projects advancing sustainable waste management. You will gain hands-on experience across the full project lifecycle with structured training, mentorship, fieldwork, and office assignments.

Based in the Houston office five days a week with occasional fieldwork, you will work with professional engineers to develop designs, prepare reports, and ensure quality through QA