Staff Geologist
2 weeks ago
Schertz, Texas, United States
SCI Engineering
Full time
Job DetailsLevel
Entry
Job Location
04 San Antonio - Selma, TX
Position Type
Full Time
Education Level
4 Year Degree
Description
SCI Engineering, Inc. is a professional consulting and engineering firm offering a variety of services from the design development stage through construction. We specialize in Geotechnical, Environmental, Natural Resources, Cultural Resources, Construction Material Testing and Geophysics.
SCI is seeking a Staff Geologist to join our Geotechnical Services group in San Antonio, Texas. You will have the opportunity to apply your geologic skills to projects involving heaving soils, karst features, underground mines; construction management; environmental compliance; and forensic investigations, while developing the business skills needed for a successful consulting career.
Benefits (Full-time employees eligible) include:
- 401(k) (Matching Program)
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance (Free for Employees)
- Vision insurance (Free for Employees)
- Disability insurance (Free for Employees)
- Life insurance (Basic Term Life Free for Employees)
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Professional Development Assistance
- Employee Referral Bonus
- Tuition Reimbursement
Your success is our success. We encourage our professionals to continually develop their interests and skills. Advancement is based on an individual's own performance and initiative. Collaboration and mentoring are cornerstones of SCI's culture. You should expect to work closely with experienced professionals who will guide and integrate you into our culture. Specific starting duties and responsibilities will be commensurate with experience and qualifications. SCI promotes from within whenever possible and advancement opportunities are available.
Essential Functions, Duties, and Responsibilities
- Project planning and coordination including subcontractor procurement, sampling and health and safety plan development, project management support with client and regulatory interfacing;
- Utility clearance coordination with one call (811) and private utility locators, clients, and contractors;
- Data gathering for CPT and various geophysics testing activities;
- Field work, site investigation and characterization, including sediment, soil, surface water, and groundwater sampling;
- Logging of soil borings and drilling contractor oversight;
- Data analysis/visualization of site investigation data including the preparation of tables, maps, and figures using both industry-standard and cutting-edge applications;
- Monitoring and oversight of construction projects including deep foundations, ground improvement installation, load testing, and retaining wall construction;
- Preparation of written documents such as proposals, workplans, cost estimates and investigative reports; and
- Assisting in the development of proposals and other business development activities such as presentations and conference attendance.
- Experience with classification of soils and bedrock (required)
- Experience with logging of geotechnical drilling operations (required)
- Experience AutoCAD or ArcGIS (preferred)
- Strong oral and technical writing skills (required)
- Valid U.S. Drivers License and a satisfactory driving record for business travel (required)
- Bachelors degree in Geology (required)
- Advanced degree in Geology (preferred)
- Holds professional licensure or has ability to obtain professional licensure (P.G.) within four years (required)
- Training: this position requires 40-hour OSHA health and safety, first aid, and CPR training and medical monitoring, paid for by the firm. We also offer professional development opportunities including in-house seminars, webinars, and mentoring, that allow our professionals to build the technical and business skills necessary to become successful consultants.
- Fieldwork: Up to 90%
- Overnight travel: Up to 40%
