Environmental Scientist

S&ME, Inc. is hiring an Environmental Scientist in Raleigh, NC. The role involves conducting environmental evaluations, managing installations and sampling, performing industrial hygiene inspections, and ensuring regulatory compliance. Candidates should have a relevant Bachelor's degree, at least 2 years of experience, and basic technical writing skills. The position requires outdoor work in various conditions and physical tasks. S&ME offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.
Environmental Scientist

Requisition Number: 2024-1050-30

S&ME is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Scientist to become part of our Environmental team in Raleigh, North Carolina. Join S&ME today and help us provide engineering solutions to our clients!

What You Will Do:

As an Environmental Scientist, you'll collaborate closely with a project manager, diving into both office and field tasks related to environmental evaluations, regulatory compliance, and permitting initiatives. Plus, you'll lend a hand to our industrial hygiene team in various roles.
• Environmental Evaluations: Conduct fieldwork and compile reports for environmental evaluations, including Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs) and Brownfields assessments.
• Installations and Sampling: Manage soil borings, monitoring wells, and vapor point installations; gather and analyze samples of groundwater, vapor, and soil/sediment.
• Industrial Hygiene Inspections: Carry out fieldwork, evaluations, and reporting for industrial hygiene hazards and hazardous materials, such as asbestos, lead-based paint, mold, PCBs, mercury, and indoor air quality.
• Regulatory Compliance Monitoring: Ensure compliance by conducting stormwater sampling and underground storage tank (UST) assessments and investigations.
• Data Analysis and Reporting: Record, interpret, and compare data to regulatory standards, and prepare comprehensive environmental reports.

Who You Are
• You have a Bachelor's degree in biology, environmental science, geology, chemistry or related field
• You have a minimum of 2 years of experience in a related field
• You have basic technical writing skills at the college level
• You have OSHA 40-Hour HAZWOPER Training

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 the majority of the time in varying weather conditions
• Walking over rough, uneven terrain and standing for potentially up to 12 hours a day
• Routinely lifting and carrying 40-50lbs, (field/laboratory samples and equipment)
• Maneuvering field equipment safely, such as a loaded wheelbarrow, on uneven ground around active construction sites

We Are S&ME:

At S&ME, we've spent over 50 years providing innovative solutions in geotechnical, civil, environmental, and construction materials disciplines. Our team of 1,000+ employee-owners spans over 10 states, working together to deliver impactful results for our clients. We foster a culture of collaboration, honesty, and dedication, focusing on positively contributing to the communities we serve. As employee-owners, we're invested in each other's success and prioritize creating an environment where everyone can thrive, both professionally and personally.

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
• Employee Recognition Program
• Credential Incentive Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Company Vehicle with Fuel 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.