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Environmental Technician
Requisition Number: 2025-1810-13
S&ME is seeking an individual to join our team on various projects with our client, Southern Company, as an Environmental Technician, and help us provide them with engineering solutions.
You will report to Southern Company's Logan Martin Dam office in Vincent, Alabama, for weekly scheduled projects and locations. Extensive travel is required. You will typically travel directly to each site from your home. Project sites will be located in Mississippi, Alabama, and Georgia. Travel expenses will be covered by Southern Company.
As an Environmental Technician, you will serve as a supplemental or vendor services worker to the CFS, Drilling Services organization in support of various environmental/geotechnical drilling and the maintenance and installation of instrumentation linked to groundwater and surface water monitoring. Installation and management of real-time instrumentation (e.g., In-Situ Trolls, piezometers, inclinometers, groundwater, and surface water monitoring instruments) and other monitoring technologies for CCR, dams, levees, slopes, construction sites, and the oversight of contractors as needed.
What You Bring:
- An Associate's degree in Environmental Biology, Physical Science, or a closely related field
- Effective communication skills (speaking, reading, and writing) using the English language
- Proficiency in field investigations, drilling methods, soil/rock logging, and environmental sampling/testing, adhering to regulatory requirements, and managing budgets
- Experience with the gINT Boring Log Program, interpreting wiring diagrams, and working independently
Working Conditions and Physical Demands:
You are willing and able to perform the physical demands of this position with the use of Company-provided Personal Protective Equipment, such as:
- Working outdoors in varying weather conditions.
- Routinely lifting and carrying 40-50 lbs. (field/laboratory samples and equipment)
- Ability to work and maneuver equipment, such as a loaded wheelbarrow, on uneven ground and around active construction sites
- Traveling out of town overnight and working outside of normal business hours when necessary.
S&ME conducts pre-employment background and motor vehicle record checks, as well as post-offer drug screenings. Employment is contingent upon the results of pre-employment checks.
We Are S&ME:
At S&ME, we're committed to your growth, professionally and personally. With over 50 years of experience delivering innovative solutions in geotechnical, civil, environmental, and construction materials engineering, we've built a strong foundation for long-term careers. Our team of 1,000 employee-owners across 10 states works together to create meaningful impact for our clients and communities. When you join S&ME, you become part of a collaborative, honest, and people-focused culture that invests in your success. We offer exciting project opportunities, ongoing training, and a comprehensive benefits package to support you and your family. This is more than a job; it's a place to grow, thrive, and build a future.
Here's what you can look forward to:
- Medical, Dental & Vision Plans with HSA and FSA options – with no medical premium increase in 2026
- Wellness Program – $50 off per month on your 2027 premiums!
- Pet Insurance
- Term Life & Long-Term Care Coverage – available Spring 2026
- 100% Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) with a 5% company contribution
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Paid Holidays and Paid Time Off (PTO) – with rollover options
- Paid Maternity & Paternity Leave
- Mentorship & Career Development Programs
- Credential Incentive Program – get rewarded for advancing your skills
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Recognition Program
- Company Vehicle & Fuel Card – for project-based roles
- $2,000 Employee Referral Bonuses – and 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.
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