Entry-level Civil or Geotechnical Engineer
About The Position
SCS is seeking an entry-level Civil or Geotechnical Engineer to provide engineering and geotechnical support to the Mid-Atlantic team within our solid waste practice. This role focuses on landfill and waste management projects for private and municipal clients. Initially, the engineer will assist with geotechnical aspects of landfill and related facility design, construction quality assurance (CQA), and environmental projects, gaining hands-on experience in both field and office settings. Potential projects include landfill and solid waste facility permitting and design (all phases including construction plans, specifications, and construction documents), engineering analysis, feasibility studies, report writing, and construction oversight. The position is based in Virginia Beach, VA, with occasional travel for fieldwork.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science degree in civil engineering or geotechnical engineering (or civil with geotechnical focus) required.
- 3 months of relevant solid waste, civil, environmental, or geotechnical engineering internship, work and/or research experience required.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail.
- Excellent written and verbal technical communication skills.
- Valid Driver’s License with a driving record in good standing required.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree in Geotechnical Engineering preferred.
- Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification preferred.
Responsibilities
- Prepare engineering calculations in support of reports and design and permit documents.
- Perform slope stability modeling and analyses for landfills, embankments, and excavations.
- Conduct geotechnical and hydrogeological investigations for solid waste and environmental projects.
- Assist in design and preparation of construction plans and specifications for landfill and remediation projects.
- Provide input on structural and foundation design for facilities and related infrastructure.
- Prepare permit applications and regulatory agency submittments with supporting documentation.
- Complete quality control reviews on reports, calculations, design plans, and data prior to submission.
- Coordinate with contractors, subcontractors, and clients.
- Support and perform construction quality assurance (CQA) activities, including field observation and documentation to verify compliance with plans and permits.
- Prepare short-form, site-specific health and safety plans and participate in safety training.
- Participate in fieldwork including construction oversight, sample collection, and site meetings with clients.
- Perform multi-media sampling (soil, groundwater, surface water, sediment, air) and reporting.
- Balance office-based engineering analysis with field-based project support.
- Occasional travel may be required.
Benefits
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
