Entry-level Civil or Environmental Engineer

Are you looking for a career that will make an impact globally and within your local community? SCS is at the forefront of developing sustainable environmental solutions through innovative engineering with a focus on the solid waste industry, emission reductions, and renewable energy projects. 

As an entry-level engineer, you will provide engineering/design support to the Mid-Atlantic team within our existing solid waste practice which is focused on providing engineering and environmental services to private and municipal clients in the landfill, landfill gas, air permitting, and solid waste management industries. You’ll receive hands-on training and mentorship while gaining valuable experience in both the field and the office. Potential projects include landfill and other solid waste facility permitting and design (all phases, including construction plans, specifications and construction documents), engineering analysis, feasibility studies, report writing, as well as construction oversight. You will be based out of our Richmond, VA office with occasional local travel for fieldwork.

As an entry-level engineer, you will contribute to a variety of technical, regulatory, and engineering tasks, including:

• 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.

• 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.