Senior Environmental Engineer or Geologist

Senior Environmental Engineer

Requisition Number: 2025-1350-12

Are you an experienced Environmental Engineer or Geologist who enjoys both the technical challenge of solving complex environmental problems and the client-facing side of developing relationships and winning work? Our Charlotte, North Carolina, office is growing, and we are looking for a leader who can manage projects, provide technical oversight, mentor staff, and drive business opportunities in the local market.

Who We Are At S&ME, we've spent over 50 years providing geotechnical, civil, environmental, and construction materials expertise to clients across industries such as transportation, energy, water, waste management, education, government, commercial, and industrial. We are known for our technical excellence, integrity, and community impact.

Why Join S&ME?

• Professional Growth: Continuous learning, mentorship, and leadership development.
• Challenging Projects: From airports and power plants to schools, sports facilities, and mixed-use developments.
• Collaborative Culture: A supportive team environment built on trust, respect, and camaraderie.
• Flexibility: Work-life balance with adaptable schedules to meet client, team, and personal needs.
• Community Impact: Work that makes a lasting difference in the places we live and serve.

Your Role:

As a Senior Environmental Engineer or Geologist, you will:

• Lead Projects: Manage all phases of projects, including scoping, budgeting, execution, reporting, and client communication.
• Technical Oversight: Provide expertise in a variety of projects, including but not limited to soil and groundwater remediation and design, vapor intrusion, mitigation system design/installation, contaminated site management, and emerging contaminant investigations (PFAS).
• Field & Design Work: Oversee field investigations (drilling, sampling, data collection) and prepare design recommendations for complex or unusual site conditions.
• Mentorship: Guide and support engineers, geologists, and technical staff, fostering career development and in-house training.
• Business Development: Leverage your local market knowledge and relationships to identify, pursue, and secure project opportunities. Collaborate with clients to build trust and expand S&ME's presence.

About You:

• You have a Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering, Geology, Biological or Environmental Sciences, or a related technical field
• You have a minimum of 8 years of professional environmental engineering experience
• You have a Professional Engineer (PE) or Professional Geologist (PG) license required
• You have proven experience with soil and groundwater remediation/design, vapor intrusion, soil gas investigations, contaminated sites, and/or mitigation systems preferred
• You have strong project management and leadership skills
• You have excellent business development abilities, and existing client relationships in the local market are preferred

If you are passionate about solving environmental challenges, mentoring future leaders, and growing client relationships, we invite you to join us and make an impact.

You Are Willing and Able to:

Perform the physical demands of the position with the use of company-provided Personal Protective Equipment, such as:

• Outdoor, hands-on work in all weather conditions
• Traveling out-of-town (typically overnight) for assignments as necessary
• Working outside of normal business hours when necessary

Grow With Us:

At S&ME, your career growth matters. You'll receive professional training, work on exciting projects, and be part of a company that truly invests in its people. This is more than a job; it's a chance to build a long-term career in the engineering and construction industry. S&ME provides a comprehensive benefits package to support you and your family, as well as career development resources. Come grow and thrive with us at S&ME!

• 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
• Employee Recognition Program
• Credential Incentive Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Company Vehicle with Fuel Card for Project-Based Work
• $2,000 Referral Bonuses & More!

Join us at S&ME!

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.