Senior Geotechnical Expert & Technical Advisor Landfill

GeoWorld; Naperville (IL); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

ESOP/401K with employer match

Annual bonus program

Student debt contribution program

Paid holidays

PTO

Parental leave

Job summary

SCS Engineers seeks a highly experienced Geotechnical Engineer to serve as a Technical Advisor and mentor for our engineering teams nationwide. The role focuses on geotechnical aspects of landfills and environmental projects, including CQA, soil and groundwater remediation, and regulatory permitting.

The ideal candidate will bring extensive experience, strong collaboration skills, and a passion for high‑quality client service.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or Ph.D. in geotechnical engineering is required.
• Registered professional engineer in at least one state; reciprocity in others possible.
• 10+ years of related work experience required.
• 20+ years of related work experience a plus.
• Valid driver’s license and driving record in good standing.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Geotechnical Expert and Technical Advisor on landfills and environmental projects.
• Contribute geotechnical capabilities to landfill and environmental consulting.
• Provide QA design for remediation, energy, landfill and related projects.
• Develop proposals and cost estimates for new projects.
• Mentor junior engineers nationwide.
• Present at internal technical meetings and lead sessions.

Skills

Geotechnical engineering

Mentoring

Client collaboration

Landfill design

Education

Master’s or PhD in geotechnical engineering

Job description

SCS Engineers seeks a highly experienced Geotechnical Engineer to serve as a Technical Advisor and mentor for our engineering teams nationwide. The role focuses on geotechnical aspects of landfills and environmental projects, including CQA, soil and groundwater remediation, and regulatory permitting.

The ideal candidate will bring extensive experience, strong collaboration skills, and a passion for high‑quality client service.