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Staff Engineer (CS/GEO)

NOVA Engineering and Environmental, LLC
Charleston, SC Full Time
POSTED ON 10/8/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/6/2026

NOVA Engineering is seeking a Staff Engineer to work on Geotechnical and Construction Materials Testing & Special Inspection projects in Charleston, SC.


Primary responsibilities will include:

  • Field engineering duties including data reduction, analysis & fieldwork for commercial, industrial, retail, government, office projects (Geotechnical and Construction Materials Testing/Inspection)
  • Assisting with project management & reporting
  • Field supervision of CMT /SI and Geotechnical Projects
  • Report preparation
  • Client consultation and maintenance

The preferred candidate will have:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited institution, or an equivalent international degree with NCEES credential evaluation is required.
  • 0 - 2 years of experience in geotechnical, construction materials testing or special inspections is a plus, not required
  • ACI, ICC, SCDOT or other related certifications a plus
  • EIT or ability to obtain within 3 - 6 month

Check out our Perks Benefits:

In addition to our welcoming company culture and competitive compensation packages, our employees enjoy the below benefits:

  • Use of take-home Company Vehicle and gas card for daily travel to work sites
  • Comprehensive group medical insurance, including health, dental and vision
  • Opportunity for professional growth and advancement
  • Certification reimbursement
  • Paid time off
  • Company-observed paid holidays
  • Company paid life insurance for employee, spouse and children
  • Company paid short term disability coverage
  • Other supplemental benefit offerings including long-term disability, critical illness, accident and identity theft protection
  • 401K retirement with company matching of 50% on the first 6% of employee contributions
  • Wellness program with incentives
  • Employee Assistance Program


NOVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. NOVA does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, ancestry, marital status, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.



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