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SCS Engineers · 17 hours ago

Geotechnical Engineer

SCS Engineers is looking for a highly experienced geotechnical engineer to serve as a Technical Advisor. This role involves mentoring junior engineers and providing expertise on geotechnical aspects of environmental projects and landfill design.

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Responsibilities

Serve as a Geotechnical Expert and as a Technical Advisor to project teams and clients on geotechnical aspects of landfills and other facility design, construction quality assurance (CQA), soil and groundwater remediation, and environmental engineering projects
Measuring and predicting settlement
Providing slope stability modeling for new and old landfills, embankments, and excavations
Conducting geotechnical/hydrogeological investigations for waste management facilities and other environmental projects
Siting, design and regulatory permitting of new and expanding landfills
Designing and preparing construction specifications for remediation, energy production, landfill and other waste management facility projects
Providing recommendations for structural design of foundations for various types of facilities and equipment
Designing and planning construction quality assurance (CQA) activities to verify construction complies with design and permit requirements
Preparing proposals and cost estimates for new projects
Providing geotechnical education and training to SCS staff
Driving customer-centric solutions by collaborating with your team to develop and implement strategies that prioritize customer needs and enhance their experience, reinforcing our commitment to exceptional service
Promoting collaborative excellence by encouraging cross-functional teamwork and open communication to achieve shared goals and drive individual, organizational, and client success
Developing relationships with a network of technical experts throughout the company
Supporting proposals by working with project managers and clients to understand their goals as well as technical needs and requirements
Actively attending conferences, presenting on technical topics, and being involved in professional associations and committees as appropriate
Taking a leading role and presenting at internal technical meetings

Qualification

Geotechnical EngineeringEnvironmental ProjectsLitigation SupportConstruction Quality AssuranceSoilGroundwater RemediationSlope Stability ModelingGeotechnical InvestigationsRegulatory PermittingProposal PreparationClient Relationship ManagementPublic SpeakingTechnical MentoringCross-Functional Teamwork

Required

Master's degree or Ph.D. in geotechnical engineering required
Must be a registered professional engineer in at least one state with the ability to apply for reciprocity in others where needed
10+ years of related work experience required
Valid driver's license and driving record in good standing required

Preferred

20+ years of related work experience a plus

Benefits

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

Company

SCS Engineers

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SCS is an employee-owned environmental consulting and construction firm that designs and implements sustainable environmental solutions.

H1B Sponsorship

SCS Engineers has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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2025 (1)
2023 (1)
2022 (2)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Jerry Shaw
CEO
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