Project Director

SCS Engineers is hiring a Senior Engineer/Project Director to lead solid waste management projects, focusing on engineering design, client communications, and project management. The role includes mentoring staff and overseeing design teams. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering and at least 12 years of relevant experience. The position allows for hybrid or remote work options if not near an SCS office.
Are you looking for a career that will make an impact globally and within your local community? SCS is continuing to grow our local presence and solid waste team in the Southwest Region. At SCS, our workplace culture is guided by three core principles; trust, care, and grow. We are searching for a Senior Engineer/Project Director who seeks a rewarding career mentoring staff, supporting leadership, and leading projects that facilitate client objectives. The ideal candidate will be self-motivated, team-focused, and humble. You can be hybrid out of any SCS Southwest office and remote will also be considered if not near an SCS office.

As a Senior Engineer/Project Director, you will lead interactions with clients, develop the technical skills of highly motivated junior staff, and oversee design and permitting teams with the ability to serve as the Engineer of Record on projects for public and private clients.

How You Can Make An Impact

Responsibilities include engineering design, client communications, project management, and staff coordination. Project responsibility will have a primary focus on solid waste management, including landfill gas, landfills and landfill infrastructure, composting, transfer stations, and other projects, which may require design, engineering, permitting, construction, and operations support. You will support SCS’s strategic business objectives and critical infrastructure projects:

Responsibilities

Responsibilities include engineering design, client communications, project management, and staff coordination. Project responsibility will have a primary focus on solid waste management, including landfill gas, landfills and landfill infrastructure, composting, transfer stations, and other projects, which may require design, engineering, permitting, construction, and operations support. You will support SCS’s strategic business objectives and critical infrastructure projects:



Apply intensive and diversified knowledge of engineering and scientific principles in solid waste and related fields such as landfill operations, landfill gas collection and control system, industrial wastewater, and stormwater permitting and design, including overseeing the preparation of construction plans, specifications, and construction documents.Provide technical guidance on unusual or complex engineering, operations, and regulatory challenges.Complete quality control reviews on all work products (reports, design plans, design calculations, data, etc.) prior to submission.Coordinate with GIS and CAD drafters for design plans/figures or use AutoCAD or ArcGIS for basic design plans/figures.Business development including but not limited to: proposal preparation, meeting with clients, and attending industry-related conferences/trade shows.Work both independently and on teams to resolve engineering challenges, plan and coordinate work, and represent SCS at meetings, trade shows, and conferences.Responsible for achieving set revenue, profit, and client satisfaction goals.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or related engineering degree is required. A minimum of 12 years of relevant experience specific to the solid waste industry such as landfill gas management, air compliance, landfill design and permitting, landfill operations support, or compost facility operations is required. A minimum of 2 years of consulting experience required. P.E. strongly preferred. Experience managing project financials and leading technical teams. Knowledge of applicable regulations, regulatory agencies, and permitting requirements. Valid driver’s license with a driving record in good standing is required.

Pay Range

USD $120,000.00 - USD $170,000.00 /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.

SCS is building a world where environmental systems and infrastructure strengthen the health, safety and resilience of communities — from reducing methane emissions at landfills to producing alternative energy, from repurposing contaminated properties to sequestering carbon.

As a 100% employee-owned firm, we bring a long-term perspective, personal ownership and shared success to everything we do. We live our values every day: We care. We are a team. We are tenacious.

Join us and be part of a team where your work has real impact — on the world and on your own growth.

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.

If you have questions, difficulty using our online system and/or you need an accommodation due to a disability then please contact us about your interest in employment at recruiting@scsengineers.com