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SCS Engineers

Entry-Level Civil / Environmental Engineer

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SCS Engineers

Midlothian, US · Full-time · $65,000 – $70,000

About this role

SCS Engineers is at the forefront of developing sustainable environmental solutions through innovative engineering focused on the solid waste industry, emission reductions, and renewable energy projects. Entry-level engineers provide engineering and design support to the Mid-Atlantic team serving private and municipal clients in landfill, landfill gas, air permitting, and solid waste management. You will receive hands-on training and mentorship while gaining experience in field and office settings.

Projects include landfill and solid waste facility permitting and design across all phases, including construction plans, specifications, and documents. Tasks involve engineering analysis, feasibility studies, report writing, and construction oversight. You will be based out of the Richmond, VA office with occasional local travel for fieldwork.

Work combines office activities like preparing calculations, drawings, and permit applications with field duties such as construction quality assurance observations and multi-media sampling. You will coordinate with contractors, clients, and subcontractors while ensuring compliance with construction documents. Site-specific health and safety plans and training participation are also key.

As part of a 100% employee-owned firm, you bring a long-term perspective, personal ownership, and shared success to impactful projects. SCS strengthens communities through environmental systems and infrastructure, from reducing methane emissions to producing alternative energy. Join a team that lives values of caring, teamwork, and tenacity.

Requirements

  • 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

Responsibilities

  • 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 prior to submission
  • Coordinate with contractors, subcontractors, and clients as directed
  • Conduct and document construction quality assurance observations in the field to ensure compliance with construction documents
  • Perform multi-media sampling (soil, groundwater, surface water, sediment, air) and reporting
  • Provide oversight of construction activities and collection of samples

Benefits

  • Pay range: USD $65,000.00 - USD $70,000.00 / year
  • 100% employee-owned firm
  • Long-term perspective, personal ownership, and shared success
  • Impactful projects reducing methane emissions at landfills and producing alternative energy