Entry-level Civil or Geotechnical Engineer
Virginia Beach, VA - USA
Job Summary
Are you looking for a career that will make an impact globally and within your local community SCS is at the forefront of developing sustainable environmental solutions through innovative engineering with a focus on the solid waste industry emission reductions and renewable energy projects.
As an entry-level engineer you will provide engineering and geotechnical support to the Mid-Atlantic team within our solid waste practice focused on landfill and waste management projects for private and municipal clients. Initially you will assist with geotechnical aspects of landfill and related facility design construction quality assurance (CQA) and environmental projects while gaining hands-on experience in both the field and office. 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. You will be based out of our Virginia Beach VA office with occasional travel for fieldwork.
As an entry-level engineer you will contribute to a variety of technical regulatory geotechnical and engineering tasks including:
- 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 submittals 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.
- Bachelor of Science degree in civil engineering or geotechnical engineering (or civil with geotechnical focus) required; masters degree in Geotechnical Engineering preferred.
- 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.
- Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification preferred.
- Valid Drivers License with a driving record in good standing required.
SCS is building a world where environmental systems and infrastructure strengthen the health safety and resilience of communities from reducing methane emissions at landfills to producing alternative energy from repurposing contaminated properties to sequestering carbon.
As a 100% employee-owned firm we bring a long-term perspective personal ownership and shared success to everything we do. We live our values every day: We care. We are a team. We are tenacious.
Join us and be part of a team where your work has real impact on the world and on your own growth.
As a growing firm we offer excellent opportunities for career advancement and a comprehensive package including:
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
SCS Engineers is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). SCS provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin protected veteran or disabled status.
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Required Experience:
Junior IC