Geotechnical Logger/Geologist

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 (Including an HDHP option free for employees)
• Dental insurance (Free to Employees)
• Vision insurance (Free to Employees)
• Disability insurance (Free to Employees)
• Life insurance (Basic Term Life Free to Employees)
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Professional Development Assistance
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Tuition Reimbursement

Why Join SCI?

At SCI, your success is our success. We offer exciting opportunities for career advancement and professional development, encouraging continuous skill development and promoting from within based on performance and initiative. Collaboration and mentoring are key to our culture, and we welcome ideas for innovation and improvement. We also offer teambuilding opportunities through various clubs and committees.

We are proud to be recognized as a 2025 USA TODAY Top Workplace (topworkplaces.com/company/sci-engineering/). Our employees enjoy a casual dress code, including jeans every day, and benefit from a flexible work schedule that supports work-life balance. Our Good Cause Charity Program empowers employees to donate to the charity of the month, with SCI matching contributions.

Join SCI and be part of a dynamic team that values your contributions and supports your growth. Apply today!

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;
• 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 (preferred);
• Holds professional licensure or has ability to obtain professional licensure (P.G.) within four years (preferred)

Additional Information

• 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%

SCI is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any applicant. all qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.