Project Hydrogeologist

If you are seeking a new 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 have an opportunity to contribute to our strategic direction, help us pursue our growth goals, and provide our customers with responsive, high‑quality customer service.

We are seeking a full‑time Project Hydrogeologist to assist with our municipal solid waste (MSW) and coal combustion residuals (CCR) projects. Use your hydrogeologic expertise to solve real‑world problems as part of our Upper Midwest environmental consulting practice. Our regional team has physical offices in Madison, Milwaukee, Green Bay, Chicago, and Peoria, and we offer a flexible hybrid work environment.

• Implementing groundwater investigations and monitoring systems at MSW landfills, and electric utility CCR landfills and impoundments.
• Processing and analyzing hydrogeologic and geologic data.
• Managing, interpreting and reporting groundwater monitoring data.
• Preparing technical reports, proposals, bid documents, health & safety plans, and other documents.
• Researching technical data and regulations.
• Coordinating work with contractors, laboratories, and regulators.
• Pursuing technical improvement for self and company.
• Delivering professional services on time and with high quality following local and state regulations, SCS’s Quality Assurance Program, and within the planned level of project profitability.
• Making decisions both independently and collaboratively on scientific problems and methods.
• Communicating with clients, third‑party, and regulatory agents regarding project status, schedules, and compliance issues.
• Following client and corporate contract specifications in all activities including health, safety, security, and environment.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Science related field required. Master’s degree in Hydrogeology or a Master’s degree in Geology with graduate‑level hydrogeology coursework preferred.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in an environmental consulting firm, or other relevant experience required.
• Experience with groundwater monitoring program implementation for municipal solid waste (MSW) landfills and/or coal combustion residual (CCR) sites preferred.
• Experience with federal and state regulatory interpretation and compliance preferred.
• Ability to obtain or pursue a P.G. license preferred.
• Experience with GIS and/or database management preferred.
• Current OSHA 40‑hour HAZWOPER training a plus.
• A valid driver’s license with a driving record in good standing required.

Pay Range: USD $80,000.00 - USD $ /Yr.

Our benefits include:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability Insurance
• 100% employer‑funded Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) and 401(k) 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.

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Seniority Level: Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type:

Full‑time

Job Function:
Research, Analyst, and Information Technology

Location:

Naperville, IL