Entry-Level Environmental Engineer

Position: Environmental Professional

Requisition Number: 2024-1580-20

S&ME is looking for a motivated and passionate Environmental Professional to join our Environmental team in Greensboro, NC. Are you ready to contribute your education and knowledge to meaningful projects? Join us at S&ME!

As an entry-level Environmental Engineer, you will work closely under the direction of a licensed engineer to gain extensive hands-on field experience for conducting delineation and remediation of various contaminants in soil, groundwater, and soil gas and environmental permitting on private and public project sites for various market sectors such as municipal, healthcare, education, commercial and/or industrial.

Your Day-to-Day:

This position will include a mix of both field and office work associated with conducting environmental site assessments, field investigations, and data collection for various civil and environmental projects.

• Field work will include:
  • Observation and oversight of drilling soil borings and installation of monitor wells, identification of the soils encountered, observation of well construction and groundwater and soil gas sampling for chemical analysis as well as other testing and sampling may be required
  • Engage with management, contractors, and clients to ensure project transparency and provide regular progress updates.
• Office tasks will include:
  • Preparation of data tables, graphical presentation of data, and comparison of soil and groundwater data to State regulatory standards
  • Assist in the preparation of environmental permits and reports for clients, including stormwater permitting, air permitting, and Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasures Plans
  • Prepare draft reports and proposals for various sized projects, ensuring thoroughness and accuracy in assessments and documentation.

What You Bring:

• A Bachelor's degree in engineering, geology or related field.
• 0-2 years of experience working on, or coursework related to environmental/engineering in some of the following practice areas:
  • environmental assessment methods
  • due diligence processes
  • regulatory permitting
  • environmental compliance
• Good business and technical writing skills
• Strong work ethic, positive attitude, ability to collaborate, and integrity are qualities we seek in a candidate
• Engineer in training (EIT) license or on track to obtain

Who We Are:

We are S&ME. For over 50 years, our collaborative approach to geotechnical, civil, environmental, and construction materials has offered innovative solutions to solve our clients' most complex challenges. Together, our work results in lasting positive community impacts across the country.

Collectively, we are 1000 proud employee-owners across 10 states and value eager, passionate, honest, and hard-working employees who strive to make positive impacts on our communities. With employee ownership at our foundation, we are all vested in the success of each other and S&ME. We know that creating an environment where employees can grow and flourish, both professionally and personally, leads to our collective drive for success. That's why we put our employees first in everything from safety to opportunity.

What We Offer:

We offer a comprehensive benefits package with a full suite of options, including well-being programs to support you and your family, as well as the development resources you need to advance in your career. We also believe in a flexible working environment, allowing you and your manager to determine how you can work most effectively and collaboratively to meet your client, team, and personal commitments.

• Competitive Compensation
• Medical, Dental & Vision Plans with HSA and FSA options
• 100% Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• 401K with Company Matching
• PTO with Rollover
• Maternity/Paternity Leave
• Credential Incentive Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Company Vehicle with Gas Card for Project-Based Work
• $2,000-5,000 Referral Bonuses
• & More!

If you are seeking a challenging and rewarding career with a firm committed to our employees and providing quality service to our clients, join our team!

This full-time role offers competitive pay based on experience. Candidates must comply with our Fleet Management, Substance Policy, and Reference Check requirements. Only candidates with valid employment eligibility (I-9) will be considered. Visa assistance is not available. S&ME reserves the right to hire internally or externally at any time. No candidate/recruiter calls, personal calls, or walk-ins are accepted.