Project Geologist
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 in the field. The Project Geologist applies knowledge of engineering and environmental services practices to ensure projects meet client goals and are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget. The role includes 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 position also involves coordinating work, representing SCS at meetings and conferences, performing office-based GIS, calculations, and report writing, and supporting business development through proposal preparation and client meetings. The Project Geologist oversees and develops lower-level staff. Technical guidance is available for unusual or complex problems, and proposed plans or projects require supervisory approval.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Geology or a related science degree.
- Minimum of 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.
Responsibilities
- Apply intensive and diversified knowledge of engineering and practices in environmental services and related fields.
- Ensure projects are designed and delivered to meet client goals, on time, within scope, and within budget.
- Oversee and develop lower-level staff.
- Create and maintain comprehensive 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, and represent the company at meetings and conferences.
- Perform office-based GIS work, mathematical calculations, and report writing.
- Support business development, including proposal preparation, meeting with clients, and attending 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
