Environmental Technician

Looking for a career that makes a global impact and strengthens your local community? At SCS Engineers, you'll be on the front lines of environmental protection-protecting and restoring groundwater resources and mitigating impacts to surface water through innovative technology. Dive into real-world projects that blend design, construction, and operations and maintenance, gaining hands-on experience across multiple disciplines. Grow yourself and build a more sustainable future with SCS Engineers.

At SCS, our work environment is shaped by three core principles: trust, care, and growth. Our Fredericksburg, VA office is actively seeking a technician to join our landfill groundwater and stormwater team. This position includes opportunities for environmental assessment, monitoring, and remediation. You will work in the field 90% of the time and in the Fredericksburg office 10% of the time and will report to a Staff Scientist.

Record data during field work, which could include: soil characteristics, lithology, groundwater or surface water data, photographs, or summaries of visual observations through photograph and written field logs following standard operating procedures.
• Collect samples from hazardous and non-hazardous sites, including: soil, air, surface water, groundwater, stormwater, and landfill gas.
• Tabulate field data for inclusion into database.
• Prepare short-form site specific health and safety plans.
• Participate in health and safety training.

• Associate's degree in science or geology preferred.
• Experience with environmental fieldwork preferred.
• Completion of (or willingness to complete) a 40-hour Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) training required.
• Valid driver's license with a driving record in good standing required.