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Technical Associate

SCS Engineers

USD $28.00 - USD $30.00 /Hr.

parental leave, paid holidays, 401(k)

United States, California, Long Beach

3900 Kilroy Airport Way (Show on map)

Jul 11, 2025

Technical Associate

Location

US-CA-Long Beach

Category

Early Career - Engineer

Position Type

Full Time Regular

What we are looking for

We are looking for an Entry-Level Solid Waste Technical Associate who will work with a variety of solid waste projects. You will involve design support for landfills and landfill gas systems, permitting, construction plans and construction oversight. You could have long field days at time, but the field will provide a great learning opportunity. When you are not in the field then you will be learning from a Professional Engineer in the office. This position can be hybrid in Long Beach when not required to be in the field.

How you can make an impact

Assist other staff in overseeing drilling activities involving probe and well installation, borehole logging, well development, well construction, monitoring, and sampling.

Conduct and document construction quality assurance observations and similar construction inspections for compliance with design plans, specification, and construction documents.
Complete quality control reviews on work products (reports, design plans, calculations, data, etc.) before submission to the Project or Task Manager.
Work with the Project or Task Manager to coordinate with contractors, subcontractors, and clients.
Compile data and help prepare portions of reports, progressing toward the ability to prepare complete reports, such as: environmental site assessment, emissions, monitoring, groundwater/soil investigation, compliance, and other project reporting.
Help prepare permit applications and regulatory agency submittals and responses with supporting documentation as requested, including research of regulatory requirements.
Compile data and prepare basic calculations for reports and to support design documents or other studies.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Civil, Chemical or Environmental Engineering is preferred. Candidates without a bachelor's degree will be considered if they have a minimum of 1 year of relevant environmental and/or engineering experience.
Valid Driver's License with a driving record in good standing is required.

Pay Range

USD $28.00 - USD $30.00 /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.

Whether it's reducing methane emissions at agricultural facilities and landfills, repurposing contaminated properties, producing alternative energy, or sequestering carbon, we've been focused on finding smart climate solutions and improving the natural environment since our inception over 50 years ago. Join our 100% employee-owned firm and start creating your own legacy.

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.

Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act, SCS does not conduct criminal background checks until after a conditional job offer has been extended. All qualified Applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment. You can find a list of job duties of the specific job position you have applied, which SCS reasonably believes that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship that could lead to the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment after background checks are completed.