Full-Time

Lead Hydrogeologist

Deadline 2/27/27
SCS Engineers

SCS Engineers

501-1,000 employees

Environmental solutions engineering and compliance

Compensation Overview

$100k - $160k/yr

+ Bonus

Boise, ID, USA + 2 more

More locations: Bellevue, WA, USA | Portland, OR, USA

Hybrid

Category
Architecture & Civil Engineering (2)
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Requirements
  • Bachelor of Science degree in Hydrogeology, Geology, Environmental Chemistry or related science major with hydrogeology coursework required
  • Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience required
  • Valid driver's license with a driving record in good standing required
Responsibilities
  • Plan, develop, and execute scientific projects/tasks addressing unique or complex problems or specialty areas. This may involve research of the subject area, definition of scope, selection of investigative approaches, development of novel concepts/solutions, and guiding/reviewing the project/task as it is carried out.
  • Communicate with clients by email, telephone, and in face-to-face meetings as Project Manager, Client Manager, or Technical Manager or under other Project Manager's direction.
  • Deliver projects on-time, within scope and within budget.
  • Write and prepare technical reports. Complete quality control reviews on work products (reports, design plans, calculations, data tables, HASP, etc.).
  • Delegate portions of project deliverables to junior staff for completion, coordinate and manage field work to be completed by others.
  • Lead permitting and regulatory agency coordination efforts.
  • Solicit client feedback, suggest changes for client satisfaction, and anticipate potential issues and develop solutions.
  • Lead, mentor, delegate to and manage junior staff to grow their knowledge and career path.
  • Coordinate internal resources and third parties/vendors for executing projects and ensure resource availability and allocation.
  • Develop relationships with a network of technical experts throughout the company.
  • Develop proposals by working with clients to understand their goals as well as technical needs and requirements.
  • Actively attend conferences, present on technical topics, and be involved in professional associations and committees as appropriate.
  • Have an active role in client prospecting and developing client plans and key opportunity plans.
  • Review and understand SOPs, standards, and templates and make improvement suggestions; work with junior staff to implement as appropriate.
  • Help develop new SOP's, standards, and templates.
Desired Qualifications
  • Masters or PhD in Hydrogeology, Geology, Environmental Chemistry or related science major is preferred
  • Experience with statistical analysis and related groundwater statistical analysis software preferred
  • Experience in landfill and/or coal combustion residuals (CCR) projects preferred
  • Professional registration (P.G., R.G., LHG) preferred

SCS Engineers provides environmental solutions to private and public sector clients by combining long-term experience with compliance and technology. The company covers water, air, soil, and solid/ hazardous waste issues and offers a full project lifecycle through Consulting, Engineering, Construction, O&M, Monitoring, and Compliance services. Their approach is to assess environmental needs, design and implement projects, and monitor and maintain compliance using technical expertise and industry standards. SCS distinguishes itself through a proven track record as a top performer across multiple environmental categories and a long-standing top-tier ranking by Engineering News-Record for solid and hazardous waste engineering, indicating depth of expertise, scale, and reliability. The goal is to help clients meet environmental requirements, reduce risk, and achieve compliant, effective environmental outcomes through integrated, end-to-end solutions.

Company Size

501-1,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Long Beach, California

Founded

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Leadership hires like Rob Wall and Barry Sutch capture municipal solid waste contracts.
  • Dr. Siamak Modarresi expands Environmental Services in Bellevue tech corridor.
  • Melissa Schick and Eric Williams boost nationwide brownfields remediation practice.

What critics are saying

  • SB 253 mandates divert resources to California GHG reporting starting 2026.
  • Geosyntec poaches solid waste experts with 20% higher salaries within 12-24 months.
  • Arcadis undercuts landfill gas market with bioreactor tech at 15 U.S. sites.

What makes SCS Engineers unique

  • SCS optimizes carbon sequestration via time-based Area of Review modeling.
  • SCS landfill gas systems destroy 35 million metric tons CO2 annually.
  • SCS conducts Phase I assessments for conservation like 477-acre Gila River.

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Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) Company Match

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Holidays

Paid Parental Leave

Hybrid Work Options

Annual Bonus Program

Student Debt Employer Contribution Program

Company News

SCS Engineers
Jun 19th, 2024
Rob Wall Brings Waste Management Expertise to SCS Engineers

SCS Engineers welcomes Rob Wall as a Senior Project Advisor.

SCS Engineers
Feb 12th, 2024
EBJ Honors SCS With Four Environmental Business Achievement Awards

EBJ honors SCS with Four Environmental Business Achievement Awards.

Waste Advantage Magazine
Nov 9th, 2023
Doug Doerr, PE, Elected President and CEO of SCS Engineers

SCS Engineers announces that the firm's Board of Directors elected Doug Doerr as President and Chief Executive Officer.

SCS Engineers
Aug 18th, 2023
SCS Engineers Welcomes Dr. Siamak Modarresi

Siamak Modarresi joins SCS Engineers in its Bellevue, Washington, office location as the newest member of its Environmental Services practice.

SCS Engineers
Jul 18th, 2023
SCS Engineers welcomes Barry sutch, P.E.

SCS Engineers welcomes Barry Sutch, P.E., to the environmental firm’s Solid Waste Management practice, which supports municipal and private sector ventures nationwide.