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SCS Engineers · 3 days ago

Senior Hydrogeologist

Naperville, IL

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$100K/yr - $180K/yr

5+ years exp

SCS Engineers is a growth-oriented environmental engineering firm seeking a Senior Hydrogeologist to leverage hydrogeologic expertise and mentor junior staff. The role involves managing groundwater investigations, analyzing data, and ensuring compliance with regulations while contributing to client development and business growth.

ConstructionConsultingProfessional Services

Growth Opportunities

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Designing and 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

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

Managing projects, including developing proposals, contracting, leading project teams, forecasting, invoicing and account receivable management

Assisting with client development

Contributing to business development activities

Qualification

Hydrogeology expertiseGroundwater monitoringEnvironmental consultingP.G. licenseGIS proficiencyStatistical evaluationsClient communicationBusiness developmentOSHA HAZWOPER trainingTechnical report writingMentoring staff

Required

Master's Degree in hydrogeology or Master's Degree in Geology with graduate level hydrogeology coursework required

5 to 10 years working at an environmental consulting firm or other relevant experience required

P.G. license or ability to obtain within first year required

A valid driver's license with a driving record in good standing required

Preferred

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

Experience with GIS and/or database management preferred

Current OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER training a plus

Benefits

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

Company

SCS Engineers

Glassdoor4.2

SCS is an employee-owned environmental consulting and construction firm that designs and implements sustainable environmental solutions.

Founded in 1970

Long Beach, California, USA

1001-5000 employees

https://scsengineers.com

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