Senior Project Engineer or Project Manager - Solid Waste

scsengineers· Experienced Engineer - Professional and/or Project Management
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📍 Greenwood Village, CO, USFULL TIME💰 USD 84K–110K/yr

About this role

What we are looking for

SCS Engineers is looking for a Senior Project Engineer and/or Project Manager to perform solid waste projects. You can be hybrid in our Denver, Colorado office.  We are looking for a team player with a desire to develop professionally. You will prepare engineering calculations, drawings, reports, and permit applications and serve as the Engineer of Record on projects for public and private clients primarily in the Colorado market.

How you can make an impact

Responsibilities include engineering design, client communications, and staff coordination and development. 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.

 

  • Apply intensive and diversified knowledge of engineering and scientific principles and practices in solid waste assignment areas and related fields.
  • Prepare engineering calculations, drawings, reports, and permit applications.
  • Work independently on engineering or scientific problems and methods, plans and coordinates work, and represent SCS at meetings and conferences.
  • Periodic site and client visits requiring high/driving in varied terrain and weather will be required, including but not limited to CQA GCCS construction, CQA liner installations, inspections, etc.
  • Office based tasks including but not limited to: CAD drafting, mathematical calculations, report writing, creating site plans and facility diagrams, permit applications, etc.
  • The heart of a teacher is required.  Training of staff is required to allow yourself advancement opportunities to move into larger roles.
  • Business development including but not limited to: proposal preparation, meeting with clients, and attending industry-related conferences/trade shows.
  • Receives technical guidance on unusual or complex problems and supervisory approval on proposed plans or projects.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering required. 
  • Colorado P.E (preferably civil) registration required or ability to obtain reciprocity within 6 months required.
  • Minimum of 6 years of relevant experience such as working knowledge and demonstrated consulting experience, business specific to the solid waste industry, including landfill gas management, air compliance, and landfill design and permitting, etc. required.
  • Competent with using MS Office and other computer software normally used in environmental consulting. Experience using AutoCAD Civil 3D design software is a plus.
  • Valid driver's license with a driving record in good standing required.

Pay Range

USD $84,000.00 - USD $110,000.00 /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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the salary for the Senior Project Engineer or Project Manager - Solid Waste role at scsengineers?
The listed salary for this Senior Project Engineer or Project Manager - Solid Waste position at scsengineers is USD 84K–110K/yr. This is an FULL TIME role.
Where is the Senior Project Engineer or Project Manager - Solid Waste position at scsengineers located?
This Senior Project Engineer or Project Manager - Solid Waste role at scsengineers is based in Greenwood Village, CO, US. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the Senior Project Engineer or Project Manager - Solid Waste role at scsengineers full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a FULL TIME position. It is posted as a Senior Project Engineer or Project Manager - Solid Waste role in the Experienced Engineer - Professional and/or Project Management department at scsengineers.
Which team or department does the Senior Project Engineer or Project Manager - Solid Waste at scsengineers belong to?
This Senior Project Engineer or Project Manager - Solid Waste position is part of the Experienced Engineer - Professional and/or Project Management department at scsengineers. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
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When was the Senior Project Engineer or Project Manager - Solid Waste job at scsengineers posted?
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Senior Project Engineer or Project Manager - Solid Waste
scsengineers · 💰 USD 84K–110K/yr
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