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)
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
Vice President of Engineering and Construction Services
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
Clint Adkins
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
Laura Watts
Director of Project Controls
Karin Foster
Human Resources Manager
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.
Administrative Assistant - Contracts Administration & Proposal Editing (San Diego)
Do you have a way with words, like to get stuck into the smallest details, and have a basic understanding of contracts, then read on...
What You Will Be Doing:
At SCST, an Atlas Company, the Administrative Assistant Contracts and Editing, reports directly to the Director of Engineering and will perform administrative and office support and activities for multiple supervisors. Duties include fielding telephone calls, receiving and directing visitors, word processing, creating and using spreadsheets, helping with the administration of contracts, technical report review, and filing. Strong written and oral communication skills are required.
Functions:
- Manage front desk - answer calls, direct visitors, accept mail and parcels
- Help with the signing and submittal of contracts, including all required documents
- Manage the formatting of technical reports and other company documents to maintain uniformity
- Review, proofread and edit technical reports and change orders
- Maintain organized system of physical and electronic records with regards to technical and contract documents
What You Need For This Position:
- Some relevant post high-school qualification or coursework
- Knowledge or experience as a contractors administrator (highly desired)
- Able to prioritize, organize, and use time efficiently
- Strong understanding of grammar, punctuation, and proofreading
- Must be consistently detail-oriented
- Be able to work and problem-solve under pressure and deadlines
- Have some experience as a contract administrator (highly desirable)
- Have a very good understanding of computers and Microsoft Suite of software
- Able to work effectively and accurately in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities
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)
- Chance to be part of local environmental, engineering, and construction projects
Competitive salary, 401K, benefits and the ability to grow. Equal Opportunity Employer. Submit application via our online portal at https://scst.isolvedhire.com/jobs/90772.html
Soils Technician (San Diego)
If you are a Soils Technician with a minimum of 3 years 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 Soils Technicians earns and maintains client satisfaction by ensuring construction jobs are done right. Our Inspectors do field observation and testing of mass grading, underground utilities installation and backfill, asphalt/concrete placement and testing. Therefore, successful candidates must also have a passion getting in the dirt and judging its behavior!
Other Functions:
- Observation of every aspect of grading and backfill operations, including density testing of fill.
- Verification and plotting of all removals, keyways, buttresses, erosion control and fill placement.
- Use of geo-synthetic materials and drainage systems.
- 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:
Certifications:
- ACI Grade I
- CPN Radiation Safety and use of Nuclear Soil Gauges
- ICC Soils (desirable)
- CalTrans Acceptance (desirable)
Competitive salary, 401K, benefits and the ability to grow. Equal Opportunity Emplyer (EOE). Submit application via our online portal at https://scst.isolvedhire.com/jobs/87617.html
Geotechnical Project Geologist (San Diego)
If you are an engineering geologist interested in the detailed technical analysis of earth material and the risk assessment of geological hazards to ensure geological factors affecting engineering works are identified and dealt with, read on!
What You Will Be Doing:
At SCST, the Engineering Geologist will assess the integrity of soil, rock, groundwater and other natural conditions prior to major construction projects. You will be working under the Chief Geologist and working with five staff level geologists. You will advise on procedures required for such projects and the suitability of appropriate construction materials. Therefore, successful candidates must have a passion getting in the dirt and judging its behavior!
Other Functions:
- Reviewing maps and aerial photographs to advise on site selection
- Assisting with the design of built structures, using specialized computer software or calculations
- Collecting and collating data and producing reports
- Overseeing the progress of specific contracts
- Planning detailed field investigations by drilling and analyzing samples of deposits/bedrock
- Geologic mapping and development of geologic models
- Preparing proposals
- Supervising site and ground investigations
- Conducting visits to new project sites
- Advising on and testing a range of construction materials, for example sand, gravel, bricks and clay
- Making recommendations on the proposed use of a site and providing information
- advising on problems such as subsidence
- Managing staff, including other engineering geologists, geotechnical engineers, consultants and contractors
- Attending professional conferences and representing the company or organization at other events to bring in new contracts
What You Need For This Position:
- BS in Geology, MS in Geology highly desired
- 10 to 15 years of relevant experience as a project geologist
- Professional Geologist (PG) registered with the State of California, Certified Engineering Geologist (CEG) registration a plus but not required or should be working toward CEG registration
- 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, Bluebeam, Adobe and Cloud-based applications, to mention a few
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.
- Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)
- Ability to grow
Submit application via our online portal at https://scst.isolvedhire.com/jobs/89300.html