Entry-level Civil or Geotechnical Engineer

SCS Engineers; Virginia Beach (VA); Sur place; USD 70 000 - 75 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical, Dental, Vision

Life and Disability Insurance

ESOP & 401K

Annual Bonus Program

Paid Holidays & PTO

Résumé du poste

SCS Engineers in Virginia Beach is seeking an entry-level Civil or Geotechnical Engineer to support landfill and waste management projects. You will gain hands-on experience in both field and office settings. You will work on geotechnical design, CQA, permitting, and construction documents, with occasional travel.

A bachelor’s in civil or geotechnical engineering is required; EIT is preferred. The role offers a path for early career development within an employee-owned firm that values safety,

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in civil or geotechnical engineering; master's preferred.
• 3 months internship or work in solid waste, civil, environmental, or geotechnical engineering.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal technical communication.
• EIT certification preferred; valid driver's license required.

Responsabilités

• Provide engineering and geotechnical support to landfill and waste projects.
• Assist with geotechnical aspects of landfill design and CQA.
• Support permitting and design through construction documents.
• Perform field and office engineering analyses.
• Coordinate with clients and contractors; travel as needed.

Connaissances

analytical skills

communication skills

EIT certification

driver's license

attention to detail

Formation

Bachelor of Science in civil or geotechnical engineering

Master's in Geotechnical Engineering preferred

Description du poste

Entry-level Civil or Geotechnical Engineer

Location: US-VA-Virginia Beach

Category: Early Career - Engineer

Position Type: Full Time Regular

What we are looking for

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.

How you can make an impact

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.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in civil engineering or geotechnical engineering (or civil with geotechnical focus) required; master's 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 Driver's License with a driving record in good standing required.

Pay Range

USD $70,000.00 - USD $75,000.00 /Yr.

Additional Information

Please note that our pay ranges are determined by several factors, including relevant experience, internal pay equity, and location. They do not include any of the amazing benefits of being an employee-owner, which are listed below.

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.