Geologist 2

SC Works Trident; Greenville (SC); On-site; USD 58,320 - 87,480; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K

Paid time off

Job summary

SC Works Trident is looking for Geoscientists, based in Greenville, SC. The role includes conducting fieldwork, assisting project managers, and preparing technical reports. Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and at least 3 years of industry experience.

Compensation ranges from $58,320 to $87,480, with competitive benefits including health insurance, 401K, and paid time off. Successful candidates will demonstrate strong communication skills and the ability to work both independently and in a team.

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience within the geoscience industry.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Current OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct field work including soil and groundwater sampling.
• Oversee subcontractors during drilling investigations.
• Assist with field work preparation and technical report writing.

Skills

Strong written and oral communication skills

Self-motivation

Independent thinking

Creative problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s of Science in Geology or related field

Job description

Occupation: Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers

Location: Greenville, SC - 29601

Job Type: Full Time (30 Hours or More)

Posted: 06/01/2026

Role Accountabilities

As part of this role, you will be based out of our Greenville, SC office and be responsible for assisting Project Managers and Task Managers in planning and executing environmental site characterization, investigation, and remediation tasks. Fieldwork will be a key aspect of this position, which will offer you an opportunity to be trained to oversee drilling for soil sampling and groundwater well installation, groundwater sampling, subcontractor oversight, operation and maintenance of remediation systems, vapor intrusion/soil gas surveys, among other tasks. It is essential to conduct fieldwork with a focus on health and safety.

• Conduct field work including soil, groundwater, and/or vapor sampling in the field. Provide oversight of subcontractors for various phases of drilling investigation work (soil borings, in-situ groundwater sampling, and monitoring well installation activities).
• Field work may require regional business travel for up to 1-2 days per week on average, with some field events that may last multiple weeks in a row, and opportunities to participate in large scale site characterization and remediation.
• Assist task managers and project managers with field work preparation: obtain equipment and subcontractor quotes, order and track equipment, supplies, and laboratory orders, prepare paperwork (field forms, health and safety plans, etc.).
• Writing and preparing technical reports, work plans, letters, and memoranda.
• Office work may include task coordination, data compilation and interpretation, cost estimates, health & safety plan preparation, report writing, regulatory file reviews, assisting in costing and proposal preparation, project strategy development, schedule and budget management, and establishment of subcontracts.

To be successful in this role, you should possess strong written and oral communication skills, be self‑motivated, and exhibit independent thinking. You should be able to work effectively and efficiently in a team setting as well as independently and remotely. Successful candidates will demonstrate their ability to be adaptable, creative problem solvers who can work collaboratively as a team member.

In summary, this position encompasses both field work and office work (task management, data analysis, report preparation, scope preparation, and client communications). This position is anticipated to spend 75% field work with 25% of the time spent in office. Travel expenses are reimbursable.

Qualifications & Experience

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s of Science in Geology, Hydrogeology, or closely related field (i.e., environmental science, physical science)
• 3 years of experience within the industry
• Valid driver’s license

Preferred Qualifications

• Current OSHA 40‑hour HAZWOPER training

Compensation & Benefits

The salary range for this position is $58,320 - $87,480. Actual salaries will vary and are based on several factors, such as experience, education, budget, internal equity, project and location.

Benefits include medical, dental, and vision, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), 401K, short‑term disability (STD), long‑term disability (LTD), accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D), life insurance, paid parental leave, reward & recognition program, well‑being benefits, adoption assistance, tuition reimbursement, nine paid holidays, and 15 days of paid time off (PTO) that accrue per year.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer. We are dedicated to a policy of non‑discrimination in employment on any basis including race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, veteran status or any other basis prohibited by law.