SCS Engineers is pleased to welcome Christopher (Chris) Monahan as our new Vice President and General Counsel. With a Professional Engineering background, a Juris Doctor, and an LL.M. in Business Law, Chris brings a rare combination of technical, legal, and business expertise to our leadership team. He is based at our Long Beach, CA headquarters.
“Chris Monahan’s broad and multidisciplinary legal background spans construction, engineering, claims and litigation, M&A, renewable energy, labor and employment law, environmental compliance, real estate, international law, intellectual property, and technology, making him an ideal fit with our vision to be the leading provider of environmental solutions – delivering lasting outcomes for our clients and employee-owners,” says SCS President Curtis Jang.
Chris joins SCS with deep leadership experience across the renewable energy and engineering sectors. He has led legal departments and overseen enterprise risk management, compliance, contracts, litigation, IRA tax strategy, and SEC filings for organizations involved in solar and clean‑energy development. His background also includes managing large, multi-disciplinary legal teams and supporting complex projects across multiple jurisdictions.
When asked about joining SCS Engineers, Chris says, “It’s an honor to join SCS Engineers. I’m excited to contribute to an organization that protects our planet with integrity and purpose. The company’s vision, its focus on environmental solutions, its reputation for technical excellence and innovation, and its employee-owned culture position the company to do remarkable things.”
In addition to his professional accomplishments, Chris enjoys surfing, triathlons, and spending time with his family. He shared that his family is very enthusiastic about this new chapter and looks forward to becoming part of the SCS Engineers family—both personally and professionally.
Chris holds an LL.M in Business Law from the University of Sydney, a Juris Doctor from Loyola Law School, an MS in Civil Engineering from UCLA, Bachelor’s degrees in Engineering (Cal State Long Beach) and Accounting (Pepperdine), and graduate certificates in Enterprise Risk Management and Construction Management from UCLA. He is licensed as a California attorney, a U.S. Patent Attorney, a Solicitor in Australia (inactive), and a Professional Civil Engineer in California.
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