Geotechnical Engineer at Scs Engineers in Madison, WI | USD120,000-180,000 | Kablio

Role

Description

landfill design

geotech investigation

slope modeling

settlement prediction

foundation design

construction qa

Driving customer-centric solutions by collaborating with your team to develop and implement strategies that prioritize customer needs and enhance their experience, reinforcing our commitment to exceptional service.
Providing geotechnical education and training to SCS staff
Siting, design and regulatory permitting of new and expanding landfills.
Conducting geotechnical/hydrogeological investigations for waste management facilities and other environmental projects.
Promoting collaborative excellence by encouraging cross-functional teamwork and open communication to achieve shared goals and drive individual, organizational, and client success.
Providing slope stability modeling for new and old landfills, embankments, and excavations.
Measuring and predicting settlement.
Supporting proposals by working with project managers and clients to understand their goals as well as technical needs and requirements.
Providing recommendations for structural design of foundations for various types of facilities and equipment.
Taking a leading role and presenting at internal technical meetings.
Developing relationships with a network of technical experts throughout the company.
For construction projects, designing and planning construction quality assurance (CQA) activities to verify construction complies with design and permit requirements.
Preparing proposals and cost estimates for new projects
Designing and preparing construction specifications for remediation, energy production, landfill and other waste management facility projects.

Requirements

10+ yrs

20+ yrs

master's

ph.d.

pe license

driver's license

Actively attending conferences, presenting on technical topics, and being involved in professional associations and committees as appropriate.
10+ years of related work experience required.
Master’s degree or Ph.D. in geotechnical engineering required.
Valid driver’s license and driving record in good standing required.
Must be a registered professional engineer in at least one state with the ability to apply for reciprocity in others where needed.
20+ years of related work experience a plus.

Benefits

Information not given or found

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

Information not given or found

Company

Overview

1970 Founded

Environmental Engineering Pioneer

A leader in environmental engineering since its inception.

$750M Revenue

Annual Revenue Total

Signifies the company's significant market presence and operational scale.

40M CO2e/yr

Carbon Impact

Measure of their environmental contribution annually.

8.7M Cars Offset

Emission Reduction

Environmental benefit equivalent to removing 8.7 million cars from the road.

Provides services in landfill design, site remediation (including Brownfields), air and water monitoring, and carbon capture.
Builds and operates landfill-gas-to-energy and digester-gas systems, with one of the longest-running biogas practices in the U.S.
Innovative practices include drone/satellite monitoring and custom environmental tech (SCSeTools®), offering full-cycle construction and operations.

Culture + Values

They care – They challenge themselves to be exceptional. Ambitious and deeply empathetic, they bring out the best in each other every day.
They are a team – Because they work together, they win together. Their culture of collaboration makes them – and every client outcome – better.
They are tenacious – They do whatever it takes to solve the problem. Every challenge is an opportunity to demonstrate their creative thinking and remarkable value.

Environment + Sustainability

35M metric tons

CO₂e Managed Annually

The company manages over 35 million metric tons of greenhouse gas emissions annually, contributing significantly to environmental protection efforts.

Rank #59

ENR Top 500 Firms

Ranked #59 among global design/engineering firms, the company is a leader in methane recovery, biogas utilization, and carbon sequestration.

7.4M Cars Offset

GHG Impact

The company's efforts offset the equivalent emissions of 7.4 million passenger cars per year, demonstrating significant environmental impact.

2045 Net-Zero

California Delta Contribution

Supporting California's goal of achieving net-zero by 2045, the company collaborates on carbon sequestration projects in the California Delta.

Headquartered since 1970 with a focus on protecting human health and the environment, supporting clients in achieving environmentally driven goals – rooted in data and measurable impact.
Attend and speak at NACW 2025 on carbon mitigation, emissions tracking and sustainability best practices.

Inclusion & Diversity

100% Employee-Owned

Employee Stock Ownership

The company operates under a 100% employee-owned structure through an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), fostering a sense of ownership and shared prosperity among employees.

Equal Opportunity Employer statement: provides equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran or disabled status.
No public gender ratio or representation data found; no specific gender-related statistics published.

Articles

Environmental Learning Center

Customer Service

Locations

Role

Description

landfill design

geotech investigation

slope modeling

settlement prediction

foundation design

construction qa

Driving customer-centric solutions by collaborating with your team to develop and implement strategies that prioritize customer needs and enhance their experience, reinforcing our commitment to exceptional service.
Providing geotechnical education and training to SCS staff
Siting, design and regulatory permitting of new and expanding landfills.
Conducting geotechnical/hydrogeological investigations for waste management facilities and other environmental projects.
Promoting collaborative excellence by encouraging cross-functional teamwork and open communication to achieve shared goals and drive individual, organizational, and client success.
Providing slope stability modeling for new and old landfills, embankments, and excavations.
Measuring and predicting settlement.
Supporting proposals by working with project managers and clients to understand their goals as well as technical needs and requirements.
Providing recommendations for structural design of foundations for various types of facilities and equipment.
Taking a leading role and presenting at internal technical meetings.
Developing relationships with a network of technical experts throughout the company.
For construction projects, designing and planning construction quality assurance (CQA) activities to verify construction complies with design and permit requirements.
Preparing proposals and cost estimates for new projects
Designing and preparing construction specifications for remediation, energy production, landfill and other waste management facility projects.

Requirements

10+ yrs

20+ yrs

master's

ph.d.

pe license

driver's license

Actively attending conferences, presenting on technical topics, and being involved in professional associations and committees as appropriate.
10+ years of related work experience required.
Master’s degree or Ph.D. in geotechnical engineering required.
Valid driver’s license and driving record in good standing required.
Must be a registered professional engineer in at least one state with the ability to apply for reciprocity in others where needed.
20+ years of related work experience a plus.

Benefits

Information not given or found

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

Information not given or found

Company

Overview

1970 Founded

Environmental Engineering Pioneer

A leader in environmental engineering since its inception.

$750M Revenue

Annual Revenue Total

Signifies the company's significant market presence and operational scale.

40M CO2e/yr

Carbon Impact

Measure of their environmental contribution annually.

8.7M Cars Offset

Emission Reduction

Environmental benefit equivalent to removing 8.7 million cars from the road.

Provides services in landfill design, site remediation (including Brownfields), air and water monitoring, and carbon capture.
Builds and operates landfill-gas-to-energy and digester-gas systems, with one of the longest-running biogas practices in the U.S.
Innovative practices include drone/satellite monitoring and custom environmental tech (SCSeTools®), offering full-cycle construction and operations.

Culture + Values

They care – They challenge themselves to be exceptional. Ambitious and deeply empathetic, they bring out the best in each other every day.
They are a team – Because they work together, they win together. Their culture of collaboration makes them – and every client outcome – better.
They are tenacious – They do whatever it takes to solve the problem. Every challenge is an opportunity to demonstrate their creative thinking and remarkable value.

Environment + Sustainability

35M metric tons

CO₂e Managed Annually

The company manages over 35 million metric tons of greenhouse gas emissions annually, contributing significantly to environmental protection efforts.

Rank #59

ENR Top 500 Firms

Ranked #59 among global design/engineering firms, the company is a leader in methane recovery, biogas utilization, and carbon sequestration.

7.4M Cars Offset

GHG Impact

The company's efforts offset the equivalent emissions of 7.4 million passenger cars per year, demonstrating significant environmental impact.

2045 Net-Zero

California Delta Contribution

Supporting California's goal of achieving net-zero by 2045, the company collaborates on carbon sequestration projects in the California Delta.

Headquartered since 1970 with a focus on protecting human health and the environment, supporting clients in achieving environmentally driven goals – rooted in data and measurable impact.
Attend and speak at NACW 2025 on carbon mitigation, emissions tracking and sustainability best practices.

Inclusion & Diversity

100% Employee-Owned

Employee Stock Ownership

The company operates under a 100% employee-owned structure through an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), fostering a sense of ownership and shared prosperity among employees.

Equal Opportunity Employer statement: provides equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran or disabled status.
No public gender ratio or representation data found; no specific gender-related statistics published.

Articles

Environmental Learning Center

Customer Service

Locations