Project Engineer/Assistant Project Manager

SCS Engineers is looking for a Project Engineer/Assistance Project Manager for our Phoenix office to take on a project leadership role. The Phoenix office is a small up-and-coming office with a high ceiling. You would be contributing immediately to the success of the office. You will assist with project management, business development, and staff development. Project responsibility will have a primary focus on solid waste management, including landfills, solid waste facilities, composting, and other projects, which may require design, planning, engineering, permitting, construction and/or operations support. You will report to the Southwest Region Civil Engineering Lead. This position has potential for a hybrid setting.

Apply intensive and diversified knowledge of engineering and scientific principles and practices in civil engineering assignment areas and related fields.
• Ensure that projects are designed and delivered with the purpose of meeting our client's goals.
• Ensure that projects are delivered on-time, within scope and within budget.
• Help to oversee and develop lower level staff to advance their knowledge and career path.
• Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation and develop a detailed project plan to track progress.
• Help to manage changes in project scope, schedule, and costs.
• Prepare engineering calculations, drawings, reports, and permit applications.
• Make decisions independently on engineering or scientific problems and methods, plans and coordinate work, and potentially represent us at meetings and conferences.
• Field work performed by high/driving in varied terrain and weather will be required, including but not limited to, surveys/data gathering, CQA liner installations, inspections, etc.
• Office-based tasks including: CAD drafting, mathematical calculations, report writing, creating site plans and facility diagrams, and permit applications.
• Business development including: proposal preparation, meeting with clients, and attending industry-related conferences/trade shows.
• Receive technical guidance on unusual or complex problems and supervisory approval on proposed plans or projects.

• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Construction, Geotechnical or similar Engineering required.
• Minimum 5-years of civil engineering consulting experience. Relevant solid waste and landfill engineering including landfill gas management, landfill design, and permitting is a plus.
• Construction management, oversight, observation, or testing experience is a plus.
• Have an AZ PE or have the ability to obtain within 6 months required.
• Valid driver's license with a driving record in good standing required.
• Proficient with AutoCAD and/or AutoDesk Civil3D software.
• Relevant technical and permit writing experience