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Environmental Technician

SCS Engineers is an employee-owned environmental consulting and contracting firm that designs and implements sustainable environmental solutions. We just celebrated our 50th anniversary as a company on April 1, 2020! Our core capabilities are: solid and hazardous waste management, landfill gas, environmental due-diligence and assessment, brownfields redevelopment , site remediation, renewable energy, and regulatory compliance for businesses and municipalities responsible for protecting our air, water, and soil. Our employees take pride in their work, and together, we have the singular vision to be the environmental firm of choice for clients and our employee owners. If you thrive in a friendly, collaborative company and desire dynamic and challenging work among a team of innovative individuals, then SCS is the place for you. Are you up for the challenge?

Job Summary
SCS is seeking a full-time environmental technician for our Des Moines, Iowa office. Environmental technicians work with scientists and engineers on a variety of municipal solid waste landfill, electric utility, brownfield redevelopment, and chemical/petroleum spill projects.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
  • Groundwater monitoring
  • Landfill gas monitoring
  • Landfill cap and liner construction quality assurance (CQA)
  • Vapor monitoring
  • Field note preparation
  • Surveying

Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in an environmental field preferred
  • One to three years of related experience preferred
  • Completion of (or willingness to complete) a 40-hour Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) training required
  • Solid technical, mechanical, and computer skills required. Knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel required
  • Ability to perform fieldwork including lifting up to 50 pounds and standing for long periods of time required
  • Valid driver’s license with a driving record in good standing required
  • Ability to travel overnight for work outside of the SCS office, extended out of town fieldwork is required
  • Strong communication skills
  • Great attention to detail and solid judgment

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. We offer excellent opportunities for career advancement and a competitive compensation package, including: medical, dental, vision, 401K, ESOP, Student Debt Employer Contribution Program, paid holidays and PTO.

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.