Senior Engineer​/Project Manager - Solid Waste

Senior Engineer/Project Manager - Solid Waste

Location: US-UT-West Valley City

Category: Experienced Engineer - Professional and/or Project Management

Position Type: Full Time Regular

We are looking for a Senior Engineer, Project Manager or above to perform and 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).

• 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 coordinate work, and represent SCS at meetings and conferences.
• Field work performed by 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.

• 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 highly preferred.
• Valid driver's license with a driving record in good standing required.

USD $ - USD $ /Yr.

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.

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