Early Careers Civil or Geotechnical Engineer
About The Position
SCS is seeking an entry-level Civil or Geotechnical Engineer to provide engineering and geotechnical support to its Mid-Atlantic solid waste practice. The role focuses on landfill and waste management projects for private and municipal clients, including landfill design, construction quality assurance (CQA), and environmental work. The engineer will gain hands-on experience in both field and office settings and contribute to permitting, design, engineering analyses, feasibility studies, reports, and construction oversight. The position is based in SCS’s Virginia Beach, Virginia office, with occasional travel for fieldwork. SCS Engineers is a 100% employee-owned firm focused on sustainable environmental solutions, including solid waste, emission reductions, and renewable energy projects. The company describes its work as supporting the health, safety, and resilience of communities and offers opportunities for career advancement.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science degree in civil engineering or geotechnical engineering, or civil engineering with a geotechnical focus.
- At least 3 months of relevant solid waste, civil, environmental, or geotechnical engineering internship, work, and/or research experience.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and high attention to detail.
- Excellent written and verbal technical communication skills.
- Valid driver’s license and a driving record in good standing.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree in Geotechnical Engineering.
- Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification.
Responsibilities
- Prepare engineering calculations supporting reports, designs, 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 with the 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 submittals with supporting documentation.
- Review reports, calculations, design plans, and data for quality control before submission.
- Coordinate with contractors, subcontractors, and clients.
- Support and perform 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 client site meetings.
- Perform multimedia sampling of soil, groundwater, surface water, sediment, and air, and prepare associated reporting.
- Balance office-based engineering analysis with field-based project support.
- Travel occasionally as required.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
- 100% employer-funded Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
- 401(k) with employer match.
- Annual bonus program.
- Student debt employer contribution program.
- Paid holidays and paid time off (PTO).
- Paid parental leave.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
