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Senior Geologist or Engineer

SCS Engineers
SCS Engineers Salary
Long Beach, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 3/7/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/9/2027

What we are looking for

SCS Engineers is looking for someone to join the Environmental Services (ES) team serving our western business unit, from our Long Beach, California office. We are a nationwide firm of growth-oriented Seller-Doers seeking a full-time Senior Environmental Professional ready to take on a senior position to help expand our Environmental Services practice into the areas of indoor air, soil vapor, methane, soil and groundwater assessment, mitigation, and remediation. If you thrive in a friendly, collaborative company, and like dynamic work that challenges you to learn and grow each day, SCS is a great fit. At SCS, you will have an opportunity to contribute to our strategic direction, help us continue to grow, and provide our clients with responsive, innovative, high-quality client service. You will have the opportunity work hybrid in our Long Beach office.

How you can make an impact

The senior environmental professional will wear several hats, including project financial responsibility, help grow the ES Practice, and serve as a Seller-Doer. As appropriate, you will also manage staff.

As a Senior Professional, you will contribute to our growth by:

  • Providing leadership within our indoor air, soil vapor, methane, soil, and groundwater assessment, mitigation, and remediation practice area and also help to grow and expand this practice area. 
  • Developing new and existing clients
  • Assisting in staff utilization, mentoring, and development and, as needed, support the addition of new staff.
  • Managing and being financially and technically responsible for projects
  • Provide technical review of reports and mentorship/development of staff report preparation

As a Seller you will contribute to our growth by:

  • Playing a leading role in new client acquisition
  • Effective communication with existing clients and cross-selling of services
  • Collaborating with us as we develop strategies for expanding ways in which we contribute to our clients’ success
  • Drafting and reviewing proposals
  • Enhancing the value of the services that we perform for existing clients
  • Seeking ways to increase project revenues, profits, as well add to the ES staff

As a Doer you will work with a team of professionals, including SCS’ national experts in various fields, to assist our clients in resolving a wide variety of environmental challenges to include:

  • Soil and Groundwater Remediation
  • Soil Vapor and Vapor Intrusion-related Work
  • Hydrogeologic Investigations
  • Regulatory Agency Liaison and Interaction
  • Brownfield Redevelopment

Qualifications

  • Bachelors or Masters of Science in an environmental related science or engineering field required
  • 12 years of related work experience required
  • 5 years working at an environmental consulting firm required
  • Track record in designing and implementing mitigation/remedial measures (soil vapor extraction and vapor intrusion/methane mitigation systems) for various project sites
  • Experience with various methane ordinances throughout southern California preferred
  • Business Development experience preferred
  • Personnel Management experience required
  • Project Management experience required
  • Professional registration (P.E. or P.G.) required
  • Excellent leadership and communication skills
  • Outstanding client service track record
  • Valid driver's license and driving record in good standing required

 

Pay Range

USD $100,500.00 - USD $189,210.00 /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. 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 55 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. 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-Hybrid #LI-RD1

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