SCS Engineers is looking for a Staff Geologist to support our environmental services and solid waste projects from our Kansas office. Our typical environmental service projects include site investigation, subsurface characterization, environmental site assessments, brownfields remediation, hydrogeological investigations, groundwater/stormwater/wastewater/soil sampling, monitoring, compliance report assignments, and real estate due diligence services for commercial, municipal and industrial clients.  Solid waste projects include landfill permitting, design, construction, monitoring, and closure for private and municipal clients.  If you are seeking a role in a growth-oriented environmental engineering firm, SCS Engineers needs you. If you thrive in a friendly, collaborative setting, enjoy flexible work hours, and like dynamic work that challenges you to learn and grow each day, SCS is a great fit. 

You will assist senior project team members in meeting client goals by efficiently completing sampling, data analysis, reporting, and other project tasks as assigned.  Specific duties and responsibilities include:  

• Prepare environmental assessment/monitoring reports, including tabulated data, charts, graphs, sketches, and/or figures.
• Participate in sample collection activities at various environmental and solid waste sites.  Coordinate sampling activities with laboratories to provide timely analysis of samples.  Troubleshoot issues when necessary.
• Review laboratory and/or field data and prepare data summaries (tables, graphs, groundwater flow maps) as needed.
• Oversee drilling activities involving monitoring well installation, borehole logging, well development, and sampling.
• Perform and document construction quality assurance to ensure compliance with construction documents.
• Assist with contaminant plume modeling, hydrogeological and geotechnical studies, pollutant corrective action assessments, and regulatory permitting and compliance activities.
• Identify and troubleshoot potential operation and maintenance (O&M) issues with soil and groundwater remediation systems.
• Arrange for, coordinate and document subcontractors’ efforts in periodic O&M of remediation systems. 
• Compile or review routine and non-routine regulatory submittals or technical documents to ensure completeness and conformance to applicable regulatory and/or client requirements.
• Assist in the planning and execution of fieldwork; coordinate work with other staff as needed.
• Complete quality control reviews on all work products (reports, data, etc.) prior to submission.

• Bachelor of Arts/Science degree in geology, geoscience, or environmental science required.
• Minimum of 1 to 2 years working at an environmental consulting firm or other relevant experience required.
• Experience with GIS and/or database management preferred.
• Experience with federal and state regulatory interpretation and compliance preferred.
• Completion of (or willingness to complete) a 40-hour Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) training and annual refresher training required.
• Ability to perform fieldwork including lifting up to 50 pounds and standing for long periods of time required. Up to 30% of time will be spent in the field. Some travel with limited overnight stays can be expected. Some extended project fieldwork may be required.

USD $65,000.00 - USD $72,000.00 /Yr.

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