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Project Engineer - Solid Waste

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SCS Engineers

San Diego, CA (In Person)

$130,000 Salary, Full-Time

Posted 2 days ago (Updated 6 hours ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 6/29/2026

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Job Description

What we are looking for SCS Engineers is looking for a Mid to Senior-level solid waste engineer to manage and work on diverse solid waste projects. In this role you will help manage projects, developing proposals and will also be directly involved with public and private clients in marketing, client management, and project production. Responsibilities include project management, business development, and staff 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/or operations support. This position can be based out of any of our Southwest Business Unit offices in California, Arizona, or Nevada. How you can make an impact 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. Make decisions independently on engineering or scientific problems and methods, plans and coordinate work, and represent us at meetings and conferences. Field work performed in varied terrain and weather will be required, including but not limited to, surveys/data gathering, CQA liner installations, inspections, etc.
Office-based tasks including:
CAD drafting, mathematical calculations, report writing, creating site plans and facility diagrams, and permit applications.
Business development including:
proposal preparation, meeting with clients, and attending industry-related conferences/trade shows. Receive technical guidance on unusual or complex problems and supervisory approval on proposed plans or projects. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or relevant engineering field required. Minimum of 4 years of relevant working knowledge/demonstrated consulting experience with projects specific to the solid waste industry, including: Landfill gas management, air compliance, and landfill design and permitting is required. Professional Engineer registration preferred Valid driver's license with a driving record in good standing required. Pay Range USD $80,000.00 - USD $130,000.00 /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. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act, SCS does not conduct criminal background checks until after a conditional job offer has been extended. All qualified Applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment. You can find a list of job duties of the specific job position you have applied, which SCS reasonably believes that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship that could lead to the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment after background checks are completed. #LI-JM1