Professional Geologist

SCS Engineers; Winchester (VA); Hybrid; USD 93,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Dis/

ESOP and 401K with employer match

Annual Bonus Program

Student Debt Employer Contribution

Paid holidays, PTO and Paid Parental/

Job summary

SCS Engineers, based in Winchester, VA, seeks a licensed Senior Geologist to join our environmental services team. The role offers hybrid work flexibility (3 days in-office) and potential work at the Fredericksburg, VA office.

You will lead geology/hydrogeology efforts across assessment, remediation design, and compliance projects. The candidate will oversee staff, manage budgets and timelines, and prepare drawings, reports, and permit applications while contributing to client development and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Geology or related science is required.
• Minimum of 10 years of relevant environmental experience including environmental monitoring, site investigations, and remediation.
• PG license or ability to obtain within 6 months is required.
• Valid driver’s license with driving record in good standing is required.

Responsibilities

• Apply geology and hydrogeology knowledge to environmental projects.
• Oversee and develop staff to advance knowledge and career paths.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget.
• Prepare drawings, reports, and permit applications.
• Participate in business development and client meetings.

Skills

Geology

Hydrogeology

Staff development

Project management

Proposal development

AutoCAD

Report writing

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Geology or related science

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

SCS Engineers is looking for a licensed Senior Geologist to join our team. The ideal candidate will be self-motivated, team-oriented, and humble. As a Senior Geologist, you will provide consulting support within our existing environmental services practice, which focuses on assessment, remediation design, and compliance. Your potential projects could involve devising solutions for stormwater, soil management, dewatering, compliance, permitting, construction, operations, and environmental monitoring. This role is based in the Winchester, VA office with hybrid work flexibility available (3 days/week in office). We are also open to you being based in our Fredericksburg, VA office.

How you can make an impact

• Apply intensive and diversified knowledge of geology, hydrogeology, and practices in environmental services and related fields.
• As a Senior Geologist at SCS, you will play a crucial role in ensuring that all projects are designed and delivered to meet our client’s goals, making a direct impact on our success.
• Ensure that all projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget.
• Oversee and develop staff to advance their knowledge and career path.
• Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation and develop a detailed project plan 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 us at meetings and conferences.
• Office-based tasks, including AutoCAD, mathematical calculations, statistical analysis, database management, and report writing/review.
• Business development, including proposal preparation, meeting with clients, and attending industry-related conferences/trade shows.
• Receive technical guidance on unusual or complex problems and supervisory approval on proposed plans or projects.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in Geology or a related science degree is required.
• Minimum of 10 years of relevant environmental experience including environmental monitoring, site investigations, and remediation required. Experience in the solid waste industry is preferred.
• PG license or ability to obtain within 6 months is required.
• A valid driver’s license with a driving record in good standing is required.

Pay Range

USD $93,000.00 – USD $114,000.00 /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.