What we are looking for:
Looking for a career that makes a global impact and strengthens your local community? At SCS Engineers, you'll be on the front lines of environmental protection—protecting and restoring groundwater resources and mitigating impacts to surface water through innovative technology. Dive into real-world projects that blend design, construction, and operations and maintenance, gaining hands-on experience across multiple disciplines. Grow yourself and build a more sustainable future with SCS Engineers.
At SCS, our work environment is shaped by three core principles: trust, care, and growth. Our Fredericksburg, VA or Winchester, VA office is actively seeking a technician to join our landfill groundwater and stormwater team. This position includes opportunities for environmental assessment, monitoring, and remediation. You will work in the field 90% of the time and in the Fredericksburg or Winchester office 10% of the time and will report to a Staff Scientist.
How you can make an impact:
- Record data during field work, which could include: soil characteristics, lithology, groundwater or surface water data, photographs, or summaries of visual observations through photograph and written field logs following standard operating procedures.
- Collect samples from hazardous and non-hazardous sites, including: soil, air, surface water, groundwater, stormwater, and landfill gas.
- Tabulate field data for inclusion into database.
- Prepare short-form site specific health and safety plans.
- Participate in health and safety training.
Qualifications:
- Associate’s degree in science or geology preferred.
- Experience with environmental fieldwork preferred.
- Completion of (or willingness to complete) a 40-hour Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) training required.
- Valid driver’s license with a driving record in good standing required.
Pay Range:
USD $20.00 - USD $25.00 /Hr.
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.
SCS is building a world where environmental systems and infrastructure strengthen the health, safety and resilience of communities — from reducing methane emissions at landfills to producing alternative energy, from repurposing contaminated properties to sequestering carbon.
As a 100% employee-owned firm, we bring a long-term perspective, personal ownership and shared success to everything we do. We live our values every day: We care. We are a team. We are tenacious.
Join us and be part of a team where your work has real impact — on the world and on your own growth.
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