Solid Waste Lead

SCS Engineers; West Valley City (UT); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

ESOP

401K with employer match

Annual Bonus Program

Paid holidays

PTO

Paid Parental Leave

Job summary

SCS Engineers is seeking an Engineering Project Manager or above to lead solid waste projects from our Salt Lake City office. The role focuses on design, permitting, and construction support for public and private clients in Utah and the Southwest.

You will prepare calculations, drawings, reports, and permit applications, and act as Engineer of Record on complex projects. Hybrid in-office/remote work is available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering or Geotechnical Engineering or similar engineering major required.
• Minimum of 8 years of relevant experience in solid waste industry including landfill gas, air compliance, and/or design and permitting.
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) license preferred.
• Valid driver’s license with a driving record in good standing required.

Responsibilities

• Lead solid waste projects in Salt Lake City office focusing on design, permitting and construction support.
• Prepare engineering calculations, drawings, reports, and permit applications; serve as Engineer of Record.
• Coordinate staff, engage in client communications, and support business development.
• Perform field work including surveys, data gathering, liner inspections, and QA/QC.
• Produce CAD drawings and site plans; create facility diagrams and permit documentation.

Skills

Engineering project management

Client communications

Staff coordination

Field work

CAD drafting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering or Geotechnical Engineering

Tools

CAD drafting

Job description

What we are looking for

We are looking for an Engineering Project Manager or above to lead solid waste projects in our Salt Lake City office. We are looking for a team player with a desire to develop professionally. You will prepare engineering calculations, drawings, reports, and permit applications and serve as the Engineer of Record on projects for public and private clients primarily in Utah and the Southwest region. Responsibilities include engineering design, client communications, and staff coordination and development. Project responsibility will have a primary focus on solid waste management, including landfill gas, landfills and landfill infrastructure, composting, and other projects, which may require design, engineering, permitting, construction, and operations support. There is flexibility for a mix of in-office and remote (hybrid).

How you can make an impact

• Apply intensive and diversified knowledge of engineering and scientific principles and practices in solid waste assignment areas and related fields.
• Prepare engineering calculations, drawings, reports, and permit applications.
• Work independently on engineering or scientific problems and methods, plans and coordinates work, and represent SCS at meetings and conferences.
• Field work performed by high/driving in varied terrain and weather will be required, including but not limited to, surveys/data gathering, CQA liner installations, inspections, etc.
• Office based tasks including but not limited to: CAD drafting, mathematical calculations, report writing, creating site plans and facility diagrams, permit applications, etc.
• Business development including but not limited to: proposal preparation, meeting with clients, and attending industry related conferences/trade shows.
• Receives technical guidance on unusual or complex problems and supervisory approval on proposed plans or projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering or Geotechnical Engineering or similar engineering major required.
• Minimum of 8 years of relevant experience, such as working knowledge and demonstrated consulting experience, business specific to the solid waste industry, including landfill gas management, air compliance, and/or landfill design and permitting, etc. required.
• P.E. is highy preferred.
• Valid driver’s license with a driving record in good standing required.

Pay Range

USD $110,000.00 - USD $160,000.00 /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. Whether it's reducing methane emissions at agricultural facilities and landfills, repurposing contaminated properties, producing alternative energy, or sequestering carbon, we've been focused on finding smart climate solutions and improving the natural environment since our inception over 50 years ago. Join our 100% employee-owned firm and start creating your own legacy. 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.