Learning & Development Director at SCS Engineers

What we are looking for:

SCS Engineers is seeking a visionary and strategic Learning & Development Director to evolve, scale, and elevate our L&D function. In this newly created role, you’ll have the opportunity to shape a high-impact Center of Excellence that drives talent growth, leadership development, and organizational capability. We're looking for a dynamic, forward-thinking leader with a passion for learning, a proven ability to build and scale effective programs, and exceptional relationship-building skills. If you're inspired by the opportunity to create meaningful, lasting impact, then this position could be for you. You will report to the Chief People Officer and will have the opportunity to be hybrid (2 days per week in the office at a minimum) in our Long Beach Headquarters.

How you can make an impact:

• Build and lead a Learning and Development Center of Excellence aligned with the organization’s strategic framework and evolving learning needs.
• Develop and promote best practices, tools, and methodologies to ensure consistency, efficiency, and scalability in learning delivery.
• Lead innovation by piloting new learning initiatives and continuously refining programs based on data and feedback.
• Collaborate across the organization to ensure learning strategies are integrated, aligned, and support cross-functional goals.
• Conduct training needs assessments to identify skill gaps and inform program design.
• Design and oversee delivery of comprehensive learning programs, including leadership development, onboarding, compliance, and professional growth.
• Assist with succession planning strategies to identify and prepare high-potential employees for future leadership and critical roles.
• Align Learning and Development initiatives with performance management (e.g., coaching managers to provide development feedback) and ensure learning programs incorporate defined competencies.
• Partner with the HR Business Partners, business leaders, and external vendors to ensure alignment and effectiveness of learning initiatives.
• Select and implement learning technologies and platforms that enhance accessibility, engagement, and impact.
• Define and track metrics to evaluate learning effectiveness and ROI; use insights to drive continuous improvement.
• Champion a culture of learning, growth, and development across all levels of the organization.
• Manage overall L&D budget, including tracking expenditures and negotiating contracts with external vendors, consultants, and training partners.
• Stay current on industry trends and emerging practices in learning and development.
• Represent the organization professionally at conferences, seminars, and networking events.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Education, or a related field required. (Master’s degree preferred).
• Certified Professional in Talent Development (CPTD) or similar certification preferred.
• Minimum of 8 years of progressive experience in learning and development, with at least 3 years in a senior leadership role required.
• Demonstrated success in building or significantly scaling a Learning and Development function.
• Experience with learning management systems (LMS), e-learning tools, and blended learning approaches.

Pay Range:USD $150,000.00 - USD $180,000.00 /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. Whether it's reducing methane emissions at agricultural facilities and landfills, repurposing contaminated properties, producing alternative energy, or sequestering carbon, we've 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 Annual Bonus Program Student Debt Employer Contribution Program Paid holidays, PTO and Paid Parental LeaveSCS 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 [email protected] to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act, SCS does not conduct criminal background checks until after a conditional job offer has been extended. All qualified Applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment. You can find a list of job duties of the specific job position you have applied, which SCS reasonably believes that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship that could lead to the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment after background checks are completed. Apply Now