Scs Engineers
Environmental consulting & contracting firm delivering solutions in waste, remediation, energy, air, water & soil.
1 days ago
$27 - $32
Junior (1-3 years)
Full Time
West Valley City, Utah, United States
Field
Company Size
1,400 Employees
Service Specialisms
Sector Specialisms
Description
landfill gas
vapor extraction
field sampling
data reporting
equipment calibration
emission monitoring
Daily duties include field sampling of wells, probes, headers, blowers and flares, recording and analyzing the data, and adjusting gas flow rates based on supervisor consultation. Technicians operate and calibrate analytical equipment, maintain daily field logs, and communicate findings to supervisors and, when needed, clients. They also perform routine and non‑routine repairs, supervise vendors or subcontractors, conduct on‑site health‑and‑safety tailgate meetings, and perform surface emission monitoring with air‑monitoring instruments.
- Operate, monitor, and maintain landfill‑gas migration control and recovery systems
- Manage vapor extraction and groundwater pump‑and‑treat equipment
- Perform field sampling of wells, probes, headers, blowers, and flares
- Record, analyze, and report sampling data to supervisors and clients
- Adjust gas flow rates based on data review and supervisor guidance
- Calibrate and maintain analytical field equipment
- Keep daily field logs documenting observations, actions, and recommendations
- Execute routine and non‑routine repairs on gas and leachate piping
- Supervise and coordinate vendors and subcontractors for system maintenance
- Conduct on‑site health‑and‑safety tailgate meetings and enforce safety standards
- Perform surface emission monitoring with air‑monitoring instruments
- Use hand and power tools, grinders, and extrusion welders for pipe repairs
- Operate backhoe or forklift for non‑routine soil removal and equipment placement
- Complete site checklists and communicate any changes or concerns to supervisors
- Participate in monthly safety training and the SAFE observation process
- Assist laborers, senior technicians, equipment operators, and foremen as needed
Requirements
osha
safety training
pipe fusion
gas sensor
0-3 yrs
mechanical aptitude
The position requires the use of hand and power tools, ladders, portable saws, grinders, extrusion welders, and occasionally backhoes or forklifts to repair gas‑well or leachate piping. Technicians must be able to lift manhole covers, access sumps or vaults, and service leachate or condensate pumps, completing checklists and daily logs for each site. Active participation in the SAFE process, safety‑training sessions, and assistance to other field staff are also expected.
Applicants should have completed 40‑hour health‑and‑safety and OSHA training, a high‑school diploma (preferred), and training in polyethylene pipe fusion or combustible‑gas sensor operation. Zero to three years of O&M experience with mechanical systems or pipeline construction, strong mechanical aptitude, and the ability to interpret plans, specifications, and codes are required. Effective organizational, written and verbal communication skills and the physical ability to drive a pick‑up, lift up to 50 lb, dig, climb ladders, and work in varied weather conditions are essential.
- Lift manhole covers, access sumps or vaults, and service well and pump equipment
- Hold 40‑hour health‑and‑safety and OSHA 29 CFR 1910.120 certifications
- Possess training in polyethylene pipe fusion or combustible‑gas sensor O&M
- Demonstrate 0–3 years of O&M experience with mechanical or pipeline systems
- Meet physical requirements: drive a pick‑up, lift 50 lb unassisted, dig, climb ladders, and work in varied weather
Benefits
The position offers an hourly pay range of $27.00–$32.00 and a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, a 100 % employer‑funded ESOP and 401(k) match, student‑debt assistance, paid holidays, PTO, parental leave, safety‑footwear reimbursement, paid training with all necessary tools, travel per diem, and a company‑provided truck and cell phone for qualifying field‑service roles. SCS Engineers is a 100 % employee‑owned firm committed to climate solutions and equal employment opportunity.
- Receive benefits: medical, dental, vision, life & disability insurance; 100 % employer‑funded ESOP & 401(k) match; student‑debt contribution; paid holidays, PTO, parental leave; safety‑footwear reimbursement; paid training and tools; travel per diem; company truck and cell phone
Training + Development
Interview process
Visa Sponsorship
Security clearance
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.