Senior Hydrogeologist

What we are looking for

Use your hydrogeologic expertise to solve real world problems and mentor our up-and-coming hydrogeologists as part of our Upper Midwest environmental consulting practice. Whether you’re interested in managing clients and performing business development or if you are just looking to provide technical expertise and help develop talent, this role can fit your preference.

 

If you are seeking a leadership 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 SeniorHydrogeologist to assist with our municipal solid waste (MSW)and coal combustion residuals (CCR) projects. Our regional team has physical offices in Madison, Milwaukee, Green Bay, Chicago, and Peoria, and we offer a flexible hybrid work environment.

How you can make an impact

The successful candidate will have demonstrated the ability to apply geologic and hydrogeologic knowledge and experience in an environmental consulting setting.

 

Responsibilities include:

 

• Designing and implementing groundwater investigations and monitoring systems at MSWlandfills, 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.• Mentoring and developing staff.• 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 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.• Providing technical and operational direction with responsibility for delivering positive outcomes.• 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.• If interested:– Managing projects, including developing proposals, contracting, leading project teams, forecasting, invoicing and account receivable management.– Assisting with client development.– Contributing to business development activities.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in hydrogeology or Master’s Degree in Geology with graduate level hydrogeology coursework preferred.
• 5 to 10 years working at 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.
• Experience with statistical evaluations preferred.
• P.G. license or ability to obtain within first year required.
• 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 $100,000.00 - USD $180,000.00 /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. 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 #LI-Hybrid #LI-RD1

Salary : $100,000 - $180,000