Entry-level Scientist or Geologist

Location

US-VA-Winchester

Looking for a career that makes a global impact and strengthens your local community? At SCS Engineers, you’ll be on the front lines of environmental protection-protecting and restoring groundwater resources and mitigating impacts to surface water through innovative technology and engineering. Dive into real-world projects that blend design, permitting, and construction, gaining hands-on experience across multiple disciplines. Grow yourself and build a more sustainable future with SCS Engineers.

At SCS, our work environment is shaped by three core principles: trust, care, and growth. Our Winchester, VA office is actively seeking an entry-level Scientist or Geologist to join our landfill groundwater and stormwater team. This position includes opportunities for environmental assessment, monitoring, and remediation. You will work in the field 75% of the time and in the Winchester office 25% of the time and will report to a Staff Geologist.

Record data during field work, which could include: soil characteristics, lithology, groundwater or surface water data, photographs, or summaries of visual observations through photograph and written field logs following standard operating procedures.
• Prepare environmental assessment/ monitoring reports, including tabulated data, charts, graphs, sketches, statistical analysis, and figures.
• Collect samples from hazardous and non-hazardous sites, including: soil, air, surface water, groundwater, and landfill gas.
• Oversee drilling activities involving, monitoring and well installation, borehole logging, well development, and sampling.
• Conduct and document construction quality assurance observations to ensure compliance with construction documents.
• Complete quality control reviews on all work products (reports, design plans, design calculations, data, etc.) before submission.
• Coordinate with contractors, subcontractors, and clients.
• Prepare reports such as: environmental site assessment, groundwater, and compliance reporting.
• Prepare permit applications and regulatory agency submittals and responses with supporting documentation.
• Prepare short-form site specific health and safety plans.
• Participate in health and safety training.

• Bachelor of Science degree in science or geology required.
• 3+ months of relevant environmental internship, work, and/or research experience required.
• Completion of (or willingness to complete) a 40-hour Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) training required.
• Valid driver’s license with a driving record in good standing required.

Learn more about our entry-level professionals!

USD $60,000.00 – USD $70,000.00 /Yr.

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.
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