Entry-Level Civil or Environmental Engineer

What we are looking for

SCS Engineers is hiring an entry-level civil or environmental engineer for our Houston, TX office. You will support landfill and transfer station projects that advance sustainable solid waste management, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and deliver practical environmental solutions for municipal and private-sector clients.

Working with professional engineers, you will gain hands-on experience across the full project lifecycle, including planning, design, permitting, construction, and quality assurance. This opportunity is ideal for a motivated early-career engineer who values continuous learning and wants to build technical expertise through structured training, mentorship, fieldwork, and office-based assignments. The position will be based in the Houston office 5 days/week with occasional fieldwork.

How you can make an impact

• Develop grading plans, stormwater management designs and calculations, water balance models, volume calculations, and related engineering analyses.
• Prepare technically accurate engineering reports, tables, charts, graphs, sketches, and figures.
• Perform and document construction quality assurance observations to verify compliance with project plans, specifications, and construction documents.
• Review reports, design plans, calculations, and data for quality and accuracy before submission.
• Coordinate with clients, contractors, subcontractors, and internal project teams.
• Collaborate with CAD drafters and use AutoCAD / Civil 3D to prepare basic design plans, drawings, and figures.
• Prepare permit applications, regulatory submittals, response documents, and supporting technical materials.
• Provide construction oversight in the field and maintain project documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in civil engineering or environmental engineering.
• At least three months of relevant environmental or engineering experience through an internship, employment, or academic research.
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification preferred.
• Valid driver’s license and driving record in good standing.

Pay Range

USD $65,000.00 - USD $72,000.00 /Yr.

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. SCS is building a world where environmental systems and infrastructure strengthen the health, safety and resilience of communities — from reducing methane emissions at landfills to producing alternative energy, from repurposing contaminated properties to sequestering carbon. As a 100% employee-owned firm, we bring a long-term perspective, personal ownership and shared success to everything we do. We live our values every day: We care. We are a team. We are tenacious. Join us and be part of a team where your work has real impact — on the world and on your own growth. 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