Established in 1959, SCST, LLC, an Atlas Company, has a long legacy of building strong relationships through a commitment to quality services and engineering excellence. Serving both the public and private sectors, our firm provides professional expertise in the areas of environmental science & engineering, geotechnical engineering, construction integration & technology, geophysics, special inspection & materials testing, and facilities consulting.
About Us
Key Personnel
The SCST team includes skilled geotechnical engineers, civil and environmental engineers, environmental scientists, engineering geologists, multi-credentialed inspectors and technicians, and the appropriate management systems and support personnel committed to providing our clients with high quality and tailored services.
State registrations include the following:
- Professional Geologist (PG)
- Certified Engineering Geologist (CEG)
- Engineer in Training (EIT)
- Geotechnical Engineer (GE)
- Professional Engineer (PE)
- Professional Geophysicist (PGp)
Over seventy percent of SCST's professional staff are licensed and/or registered by state and regulatory agencies. This high percentage of registered personnel reflects the significant expertise available to our clients.
John Kirschbaum, PE
President, COO
Emil Rudolph, PE, GE
Principal Engineer
Royce Parker
Senior Vice President of Client Services
Mehrnoush Yavary, PE
Director of Engineering
Rik Lantz, PG, LEED-AP
Director of Environmental Services
Ron Baudour
Director of Field Services, Senior Project Manager
Darren Hicks
Director of Laboratory Services
JD Campbell, PhD, PE
Senior Engineer, Senior Project Manager
Dean F. Geers
Senior Environmental Scientist, Senior Project Manager
Scott J. Brockway, PG
Senior Geologist, Senior Project Manager
William Earle, PE
Senior Engineer, Senior Project Manager
Dawn Gonzales
Human Resources Administrator
Laura Watts
Director of Project Controls
Patrick Lehrmann, PG, PGp
Principal Geophysicist
Hans van de Vrugt, PG, CEG, PGp
Principal Geophysicist
Sergie Serrano
Director of Construction Integration & Technology
Testimonials
SCST has been an asset as an owner's representative in complex projects as well as last minute requests due to the uncertainty of construction projects. They have been a team that you can count on.
Scott Fisher
Municipal Projects Manager
City of Carlsbad
During a challenging period when Mother Nature was working against us, SCST worked diligently with the team to help ensure the project was completed on time and that a good product was provided to the City of Chula Vista and the County of San Diego.
Wade Durant, P.E.
Senior Bridge Engineer
T.Y.LIN INTERNATIONAL
Always been impressed by SCST resourcefulness, strong grasp of complex and time-sensitive issues, and high caliber capacity. Proactive genius in resolution of such matters and attention to detail with efficiency render SCST a true value to everyone that has the opportunity of working with this high caliber agency.
Andrew Atkinson
Quality Assurance & Control Manager
Swinerton Builders
SCST constantly exceeds the expectations of CCQA, Inc., when staffing and testing materials on our diverse and complex healthcare projects. SCST has been available to work at a moment’s notice or odd hours to accommodate the contractor.
Daniel M. Stone, IOR
California Construction Quality Assurance, Inc.
Charity
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Careers
Looking for an opportunity to build a career at a fast-growing reputable firm, where hard work is rewarded and fun is encouraged? SCST, an Atlas Company, is continually looking for talented and skilled professionals to join our team.
Staff Geophysicist (Southern California)
If you are interested in a full-time or part-time Staff Field Geophysicist position in southern California, please read on!
What You Will Be Doing
Southwest Geophysics, LLC (subsidiary of SCST, LLC, an Atlas Company) is a successful local geophysical consulting firm which has been providing advanced methods for public and private engineering, construction, and environmental projects since 2004. As a member of our team, you will embody our client-focused philosophy and our commitment to delivering a high-quality service.
As a Staff Field Geophysicist, you will be supporting a variety of projects by collecting and processing field data, creating maps and figures, and preparing field reports for geophysical evaluations that include: Rippability and Depth to Bedrock Studies, Fault and Fracture Mapping, Vibration Monitoring, Groundwater Studies, Site Characterization, Archeology Studies, Utility Mapping, UXO Detection, Concrete and Pavement Condition Surveys, Void or Sinkhole Detection, UST Detection Studies, Mapping Leachate Plumes, Locating Buried Drums, Landfill Delineation, Corrosion Studies, Rebar Detection, and Concrete Integrity assessments.
What You Need for this Position
- Bachelors of Science in Geophysics, Geology, Environmental Studies or related field (applicants near the completion of their degree will also be considered).
- Other considerations:
- Ability to spend long hours in the field in various terrain and weather conditions.
- Willingness to travel for extended periods of time for projects throughout Southern California, Northern California, Arizona & Nevada.
- Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Strong independent work ethic and decision-making skills.
- Detail oriented.
- Proficient using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
- Experience with AutoCAD, Surfer, Adobe, SeisOpt a plus.
- Professional license, OSHA & MSHA training a plus.
What's in it For You
- Highly-competitive salary.
- Medical, Dental, Vision (Full-Time Benefit only).
- 401k match (Full-Time Benefit only).
- Vacation/PTO (Full-Time Benefit only).
- Ability to travel and work outdoors.
- Chance to be part of local environmental, engineering, and construction projects.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Submit application via our online portal at https://scst.isolvedhire.com/jobs/134439.html
Special Inspector (San Diego, CA)
If you are a Special Inspector with construction experience, seeking an opportunity to be fully engaged in all facets of the construction profession, please read on!
What You Will Be Doing:
At SCST, LLC (An Atlas Company), our Special Inspectors earns and maintains client satisfaction by ensuring construction jobs are up to specification. We place special emphasis on exterior walls, roofing and waterproofing system to ensure they are according to plan and specification. Therefore, successful candidates must also have a passion getting in the dirt and judging its behavior!
Essential Duties/Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Perform inspections on exterior of buildings.
- Inspecting multiple projects which may include onsite oversight and inspection.
- Prepare inspection reports.
- Written progress reports describing the tests and observations made and showing the action taken to correct nonconforming work. Itemize any changes authorized by architect/engineer. Report all uncorrected deviations from plans or specifications.
- Reviewing field dailies for conformance with project and company standards and respond to reports of nonconformance
- Be familiar with building codes and requirements.
- Interact and communicate with the project team, clients and agencies.
- Perform site visits.
- Attend meetings.
- Plan and coordinate timely completion of all projects.
- Complete project activities within budget.
- Interacting with clients, stakeholders, and contractors.
What You Need for this Position:
- 3 to 5 years of experience in the construction and/or investigation with emphasis on exterior walls, roofing and other waterproofing systems.
- Bachelor's degree in Building Science or Construction Management (preferred but not required).
- Sound knowledge of building materials, field investigation methods as they relate to building envelope design.
- Perform field investigation and water leakage testing of roofing and waterproofing systems, windows, curtain walls, and other building components.
- Experience with AAMA 501.2, ASTM E783 & ASTM E1105 testing of building fenestrations.
- Certifications - AWSI, RRO, REWO preferred.
- Have a passion and desire to provide our clients a high quality of professionalism.
Personal Attributes:
- Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
- Proven analytical and problem-solving skills with keen attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently with little supervision as well as work effectively as a team member.
- Ability to multitask.
- Strong independent work ethic and decision-making skills
- Proficient using Microsoft word and Excel, Adobe and Cloud-based applications
- Physical Requirements for this Position
- Use muscles to lift, push, pull, or carry heavy objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
- Wear protective or safety equipment such as safety shoes, glasses, gloves and hard hats.
- Ability to stand or walk for long periods of time.
- Use hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls.
- Repeat the same movements over and over.
- Use stomach and lower back muscles for long periods.
- React quickly using hands, fingers, or feet.
- Kneel, stoop, crouch, bend, twist or crawl.
- Keep or regain the body's balance or stay upright when in an unstable position.
- Ability to adapt to very warm and very cool outdoor weather conditions.
Competitive salary, 401K, benefits and the ability to grow. Equal Opportunity Employer. Submit application via our online portal at http://scst.isolvedhire.com/jobs/134433.html
Construction Special Inspector (Central Valley & San Diego)
If you are a Special Inspector with construction experience, seeking an opportunity to be fully engaged in all facets of the construction profession, please read on!
What You Will Be Doing:
Currently SCST, LLC, An Atlas Company, has opening is our Central Valley and San Diego locations. Our Special Inspectors earns and maintains client satisfaction by ensuring construction jobs are up to specification. Our Inspectors ensure Reinforcing Steel, Concrete, Post-tensioned Concrete, Masonry, Structural Steel, High Strength Bolting and Spray-applied Fire Resistive Materials are all according to plan and specification. Therefore, successful candidates must also have a passion getting in the dirt and judging its behavior!
Other Functions:
- Interacting with clients, stakeholders, and contractors during various phases of a project
- Inspecting multiple projects which include onsite oversight and inspection
- Preparing written reports
- Reviewing field dailies for conformance with project and company standards and respond to reports of nonconformance
What You Need for this Position:
- ICC, AWS, ACI, NDT certifications required
- Have a passion and desire to provide our clients a high quality of professionalism.
- Strong independent work ethic and decision-making skills
- Ability to multi-task
- Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
- Proficient using Microsoft word and Excel, Adobe and Cloud-based applications
Physical Requirements for this Position:
- Use muscles to lift, push, pull, or carry heavy objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
- Wear protective or safety equipment such as safety shoes, glasses, gloves and hard hats.
- Ability to stand or walk for long periods of time.
- Use hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls.
- Repeat the same movements over and over.
- Use stomach and lower back muscles for long periods.
- React quickly using hands, fingers, or feet.
- Kneel, stoop, crouch, bend, twist or crawl.
- Keep or regain the body's balance or stay upright when in an unstable position.
- Ability to adapt to very warm and very cool outdoor weather conditions.
Competitive salary, 401K, benefits and the ability to grow. Equal Opportunity Employer. Submit application via our online portal at http://scst.isolvedhire.com/jobs/134441.html