Entry-level Civil or Environmental Engineer

Are you looking for a career that will make an impact globally and within your local community? SCS is at the forefront of developing sustainable environmental solutions through innovative engineering with a focus on the solid waste industry, emission reductions, and renewable energy projects.

As an Entry-Level Engineer, you'll work on a diverse range of environmental and civil engineering projects that help communities, industries, and public agencies solve complex infrastructure and environmental challenges. Our Overland Park team supports projects involving environmental compliance, site development, stormwater management, construction oversight, environmental monitoring, landfill and landfill gas systems, sustainability initiatives, and emerging environmental technologies.

You'll gain experience both in the office and in the field, working alongside experienced Professional Engineers, scientists, and project managers who are committed to your professional growth. Early in your career, you'll have opportunities to participate in engineering design, permitting, field investigations, construction observation, data analysis, and client support activities while developing the technical and leadership skills necessary for long-term career advancement.

You will be based out of our Overland Park, KS office with occasional local travel for fieldwork.

As an entry-level engineer, you will contribute to a variety of technical, regulatory, and engineering tasks, including:

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 (reports, design plans, design calculations, data, etc.) prior to submission.
• Coordinate with contractors, subcontractors, and clients as directed.
• Prepare short form site-specific health and safety plans as requested.
• Participate in health and safety training as required.
• Conduct and document construction quality assurance observations in the field to ensure compliance with construction documents.
• Work may include both office and field activities, such as field meetings with clients.
• Multi-media sampling (soil, groundwater, surface water, sediment, air) and reporting.
• Oversight of construction activities, collection of samples, etc., as well as office activities including engineering analysis.
• Occasional travel may be required.

• 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.