Entry-level Engineer

Entry-level Engineer

Location

US-IA-West Des Moines

Category

Early Career - Engineer

Position Type

Full Time Regular

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 an Entry-Level Engineer for our West Des Moines 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.

The Entry-Level Engineer will provide engineering / design support to the Midwest team within our existing solid waste practice which is focused on providing engineering services to private and municipal clients in the landfill, landfill gas, compost and solid waste management industries. Potential projects include providing solutions related to stormwater, industrial wastewater, air quality, compliance, permitting, design, construction, operations and environmental monitoring.

How you can make an impact

Prepare grading plan designs, stormwater management design and calculations, water balance models, volume calculations and other calculations.

• Prepare engineering reports, including tabulated data, charts, graphs, sketches and figures.
• Conduct and document construction quality assurance observations to ensure compliance with construction documents.
• Complete quality control reviews on all work products (reports, design plans, design calculations, data, etc.) prior to submission.
• Coordinate with contractors, subcontractors, and clients.
• Coordinate with CAD drafters for design plans / figures or use AutoCAD for basic design plans / figures.
• Prepare permit applications, regulatory agency submittals and responses with supporting documentation.
• Construction oversight out in the field.
• Travel is required, nights and occasional weekends.
• Hours can range from 40-50 hours per week as business requires.

Qualifications

Pay Range

USD $65,000.00 - USD $70,500.00 / Yr.

Additional Information

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