Project Engineer - Solid Waste

SCS Engineers; Florida; On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

401K with employer match

Annual Bonus Program

Paid holidays and PTO

Paid Parental Leave

Job summary

SCS Engineers is seeking an experienced Project Engineer for their Coconut Creek and/or West Palm Beach office. This role involves managing engineering services for landfill and waste management projects, reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and engaging in both field and office tasks. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering field, at least five years of experience, and a Professional Engineer license. Benefits include comprehensive health insurance, ESOP, and opportunities for career advancement.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of relevant civil or environmental experience required.
• Professional Engineer (PE) required, or ability to obtain within 6 months.
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engineering services to clients in solid waste management sectors.
• Manage projects and personnel to meet client and company expectations.
• Conduct field work inclusive of surveys, inspections, and data collection.

Skills

MS Office

AutoCAD

Project management

Engineering knowledge

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil, Environmental, or Geotechnical Engineering

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Project Engineer - Solid Waste

Location: US-FL-Coconut Creek

What we are looking for

Are you a seasoned engineer seeking a career that delivers meaningful impact on both a global scale and within your local community? SCS is on the forefront of developing sustainable environmental protection practices by working with industry and regulatory agencies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and optimize operations at solid waste facilities.

Our workplace culture is built on trust, care, and growth. We are looking for an experienced project engineer for our Coconut Creek and/or West Palm Beach office who is ready to take the next step in their career through advanced training, leadership opportunities, and hands‑on experience both in the field and the office.

As a project engineer, you will leverage your engineering and design expertise to support the Coconut Creek and/or West Palm Beach team within our established solid waste practice, delivering engineering services to private and municipal clients in the landfill, landfill gas, compost, and solid waste management sectors. You will tackle projects that require innovative solutions for stormwater management, industrial wastewater treatment, air quality improvement, landfill gas systems, environmental compliance, permitting, design, construction, operations, and environmental monitoring.

How you can make an impact

You will reduce greenhouse gas emissions and support civil and environmental project work including:

• Landfill and landfill gas system permitting and design, including construction plans, specifications and construction documents.
• Apply intensive and diversified knowledge of engineering and scientific principles and practices in solid waste assignment areas and related fields.
• Manage projects and personnel to meet both client and SCS expectations.
• Make decisions independently on engineering or scientific problems and methods, plan and coordinate work, and represent us at meetings and conferences.
• Field work in varied terrain and weather will be required, including surveys/data gathering, construction quality assurance, inspections, sample collection, drilling oversight, etc.
• Office‑based tasks include CAD drafting, mathematical calculations, report writing, creating site plans and facility diagrams, permit applications, etc.
• Business development including proposal preparation, meeting with clients, and attending industry related conferences/trade shows.
• Receive technical guidance on unusual or complex problems and supervisory approval on proposed plans or projects.
• Complete quality control reviews on all work products (reports, design plans, design calculations, data, etc.) prior to submission.
• Prepare calculations for reports and in support of design documents as requested.
• Review laboratory data and prepare compliance monitoring reports.
• Travel (day trips or overnight, 20% of travel expected)
• Ensure adherence to client and company policies in all activities including health and safety, security, and ethics.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Civil, Environmental, or Geotechnical Engineering, or related major required.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant civil or environmental experience required. Consulting experience, business specific to the solid waste industry, including landfill gas management and design, air compliance, and landfill design and permitting, etc. preferred.
• Competent with using MS Office and other computer software normally used in environmental consulting.
• AutoCAD experience is preferred.
• Professional Engineer (PE) required, or ability to obtain within 6 months of employment.
• Valid driver's license with a driving record in good standing required.

Pay Range

USD $75,000.00 - USD $85,000.00 /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.

SCS is building a world where environmental systems and infrastructure strengthen the health, safety and resilience of communities - from reducing methane emissions at landfills to producing alternative energy, from repurposing contaminated properties to sequestering carbon.

As a 100% employee‑owned firm, we bring a long‑term perspective, personal ownership and shared success to everything we do. We live our values every day: We care. We are a team. We are tenacious.

Join us and be part of a team where your work has real impact - on the world and on your own growth.

As a growing firm, we offer excellent opportunities for career advancement and a comprehensive package, including:

• 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.

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