Project Geologist

SCS Engineers • Charlotte, NC

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About The Position

SCS Engineers is seeking a licensed Project Geologist for its Charlotte office to provide consulting support within its environmental services practice, which focuses on assessment, remediation design, and compliance. Potential projects may involve stormwater, soil management, dewatering, compliance, permitting, construction, operations, and environmental monitoring. The role is office-based when not working in the field.

The Project Geologist applies broad knowledge of environmental services and related fields to help ensure projects meet client goals and are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget. The position involves project planning and documentation, managing scope, schedule, and cost changes, preparing drawings, reports, and permit applications, and making independent decisions on scientific problems and methods. The role also includes coordinating work, representing the company at meetings and conferences, completing office-based GIS, calculations, and report writing, and supporting business development through proposal preparation and client meetings. Technical guidance is provided for unusual or complex problems, with supervisory approval required for proposed plans or projects. The role also oversees and develops lower-level staff.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Geology or a related science degree.
• At least 8 years of relevant environmental experience, including remediation design, regulations, and standard operating procedures.
• North Carolina Professional Geologist (PG) license.
• Valid driver’s license and driving record in good standing.

Nice To Haves

• Self-motivated, team-oriented, and humble disposition.

Responsibilities

• Apply knowledge of environmental services and related fields to project work.
• Ensure projects meet client goals and are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget.
• Oversee and develop lower-level staff.
• Create and maintain project documentation and develop project plans to track progress.
• Manage changes in project scope, schedule, and costs.
• Prepare drawings, reports, and permit applications.
• Make independent decisions on scientific problems and methods; plan and coordinate work.
• Represent the company at meetings and conferences.
• Complete office-based GIS work, mathematical calculations, and report writing.
• Support business development through proposal preparation, client meetings, and attendance at industry-related conferences and trade shows.

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, paid time off (PTO), and paid parental leave.
• Career advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior