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Project Geologist

SCS Engineers

USD $80,000.00 - USD $100,000.00 /Yr.

parental leave, paid holidays, 401(k)

United States, North Carolina, Charlotte

2520 Whitehall Park Drive (Show on map)

Jul 03, 2026

Project Geologist

Location

US-NC-charlotte

Category

Experienced Scientist - Professional and/or Project Management

Position Type

Full Time Regular

What we are looking for

Our Charlotte office is actively seeking a licensed Project Geologist to join our team-oriented setting and advance their career. The ideal candidate will be self-motivated, team-oriented, and humble. As an Project Geoglogist 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.

How you can make an impact

Apply intensive and diversified knowledge of engineering and practices in environmental services and related fields.

As a Project Geolgost 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 budget.
Oversee and develop lower-level 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 GIS, mathematical calculations, and report writing.
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 related science degree required.
Minimum of 8 years of relevant environmental experience required, including remediation design, regulations, and standard operating procedures.
NC PG license required.
A valid driver's license with a driving record in good standing is required.

Pay Range

USD $80,000.00 - USD $100,000.00 /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.

If you have questions, difficulty using our online system and/or you need an accommodation due to a disability then please contact us about your interest in employment at recruiting@scsengineers.com

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