Senior Superintendent
Job Location:
Santa Maria, CA - USA
Hourly Salary:
USD 40 - 40
Posted:
12 September 2026 (6 days ago)
Application Deadline:
11 December 2026
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
What we are looking for
SCS Engineers is looking for a Project Engineer to join our 100% employee-owned firm and start creating your own legacy within our Tracer business unit. You will be responsible for the day-to-day activities on-site with regard to project scope schedule manpower and budget. May include expediting receipt of equipment and materials for utilization at various phases of work. This role is expected to be 60% field 40% Lab/Office.
How you can make an impact
- Enforces safety rules onsite and performs SAFE observations during projects. Ensures that the proper PPE and equipment is available and used onsite.
- Review project scope/plans specifications schedule budget contract documents and deliverables.
- Review of Project Estimators material take-offs and equipment requirements to verify accuracy prior to ordering.
- Become familiar with subcontractors work scope costs and time limits.
- Review and follow cost estimates as closely as possible.
- Provide assistance in setting up accounts with local hardware stores rental companies etc.
- Plan daily crew work schedule.
- Track equipment and labor cost.
- Call off rental equipment when it is no longer needed. Make notes on repairs flats or damage to equipment.
- Review all timesheets and expense reports turned in at the job site and approve before submitting to the office.
- Provide project/cost performance feedback to the estimator so appropriate adjustments can be made on current (and future) bids under preparation.
- Interview and hire personnel for local work.
- Gather information regarding change order requirements (scope/cost) and submit to Project Manager and Project Estimator (if appropriate) for development and submittal.
- Assist laborers in pipe fusion gas well drilling installation of gas system piping and entering confined spaces and sumps for installation and repair of gas system and leachate piping.
- Assists in operating one or several types of power construction equipment such as graders rough terrain extended boom forklifts bulldozers scrapers cranes back hoe shovels tractors or front-end loaders to excavate move and grade earth.
Qualifications
- Requires 8 to 12 years field construction experience that may be gained through practical experience and/or a degree in engineering with good field/design experience.
- Proven track record of successful oversight of projects as a Superintendent or Foreman.
- Comprehensive knowledge of installation and/or operation and maintenance of environmental pollution control systems.
- 40 hour Health & Safety 8 hour Supervisor OSHA 29 CFR 1910.120 Confined Space Entry and Trench Excavation Safety training; high school diploma preferred.
- Experience or demonstrated high degree of aptitude in mechanical work; analytical problem solving and data analysis; interpretation of plans specifications schematics manufacturer manuals system operation and maintenance manuals; interpretation of applicable codes and regulations.
- Effective organizational as well as written and verbal communication skills.
- Meet physical requirements for driving (pick-up truck) lifting and carrying equipment/mechanical components (up to 50 lbs. unassisted) hand excavation/digging (using shovels/picks) carrying and climbing ladders operating and working from man lifts operating electric tools (drills saws etc.) using hand tools (screwdrivers wrenches hammers etc.) and providing services under various weather conditions. See Table 1 for Physical Demands Evaluation.
- Valid drivers license with a driving record in good standing required.
Pay Range
USD $40.00 - USD $50.00 /Hr.
Additional Information
Whether its reducing methane emissions at agricultural facilities and landfills repurposing contaminated properties producing alternative energy or sequestering carbon weve been focused on finding smart climate solutions and improving the natural environment since our inception over 55 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
Student Debt Employer Contribution Program
Paid holidays PTO and Paid Parental Leave
Safety footwear reimbursement program
Paid training and all necessary tools and equipment provided
Per diem for travel for eligible work
Company truck and cell phone for certain Field Services positions
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
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
Student Debt Employer Contribution Program
Paid holidays PTO and Paid Parental Leave
Safety footwear reimbursement program
Paid training and all necessary tools and equipment provided
Per diem for travel for eligible work
Company truck and cell phone for certain Field Services positions
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
Required Experience:
Senior IC