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Civil or Environmental Engineer - Solid Waste

SCS Engineers
SCS Engineers Salary
Atlanta, GA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/12/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/9/2026

What we are looking for

Are you looking for a career that will make an impact globally and within your local community? SCS is on the forefront of developing sustainable environmental protection practices by working with industry and regulatory agencies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and optimize operations at solid waste facilities.

 

At SCS, our workplace culture is guided by three core principles; trust, care, and grow. We are searching for a Project Engineer for our Atlanta office who seeks to advance their career through training, mentoring, and experience in the field and office. The ideal candidate will be self-motivated, team-focused, and humble. Guided by these principles, we continue to grow our already well-established Atlanta office.

 

As a Project Engineer, you will oversee the preparation of engineering calculations, drawings, reports, and permit applications with the ability to serve as the Engineer of Record on projects for public and private clients.

 

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, and other projects, which may require design, engineering, permitting, construction, and operations support.

How you can make an impact

You will reduce greenhouse gas emissions and support civil and environmental project work including:

  • Landfill, landfill gas collection and control system, industrial wastewater, and stormwater permitting and design, including construction plans, specifications, and construction documents.
  • Prepare solid waste facility and environmental control system infrastructure permit applications and/or regulatory agency submittals and develop responses with supporting documentation.
  • Complete quality control reviews on all work products (reports, design plans, design calculations, data, etc.) prior to submission.
    • Field work performed by high/driving in varied terrain and weather will be required, including but not limited to, surveys/data gathering, CQA liner installations, inspections, etc.
    • Business development including but not limited to: proposal preparation, meeting with clients, and attending industry related conferences/trade shows.
  • Coordinate with GIS and CAD drafters for design plans/figures or use AutoCAD or ArcGIS for basic design plans/figures.
  • Prepare permit applications and regulatory agency submittals and responses with supporting documentation and engineering analysis as requested.
  • Prepare calculations in support of design documents and reports as requested.
  • Work both independently and on design teams to implement engineering solutions, plan and coordinate work, and represent SCS at meetings and conferences.

Qualifications

 

  • Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, environmental engineering, or related engineering degree is required.
  • A minimum of 4 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.
  • Georgia P.E. (preferably civil or environmental) registration required or ability to obtain within 6 months.
  • Experience using AutoCAD or AutoCAD Civil 3D design software is preferred.
  • Valid driver’s license with a driving record in good standing is required.

Pay Range

USD $75,000.00 - USD $85,000.00 /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. 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. 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

Salary : $75,000 - $85,000

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