Junior Civil/Environmental Engineer: Waste & Renewable Projects

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

ESOP (employee stock ownership)

401K with employer match

Annual bonus program

Student debt employer contributions

Paid holidays and PTO

Paid parental leave

Job summary

SCS Engineers is seeking an entry-level engineer in the Mid-Atlantic region to provide engineering and design support for landfill, landfill gas, air permitting, and solid waste projects from our Richmond, VA office, with occasional local travel for fieldwork.

You will gain hands-on training, work on construction plans and permits, and perform QA/QC reviews, with opportunities for growth in a 100% employee-owned firm emphasizing safety and client service.

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 (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

Technical communication

Driver's license

Education

B.S. in civil/environmental/biosystems/geotechnical engineering

Engineer-In-Training (EIT) preferred

3 months internship/experience

Tools

AutoCAD

Autodesk Civil3D

Job description

SCS Engineers is seeking an entry-level engineer in the Mid-Atlantic region to provide engineering and design support for landfill, landfill gas, air permitting, and solid waste projects from our Richmond, VA office, with occasional local travel for fieldwork.

You will gain hands-on training, work on construction plans and permits, and perform QA/QC reviews, with opportunities for growth in a 100% employee-owned firm emphasizing safety and client service.