Entry-Level Environmental Engineer​/Geologist​/Scientist

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Ready to turn your environmental education into real-world experience? Join S&ME's Charlotte, North Carolina team and build your career through hands-on projects, supportive mentorship, and opportunities to explore different areas of environmental consulting.

At S&ME, you're more than just an employee; you're an employee-owner of a 100% employee-owned company that has been solving complex geotechnical, civil, environmental, and construction materials testing challenges for over 50 years. We're invested in your success and offer a career path with growth opportunities, training, and hands-on experience. Join a team that values safety, integrity, and teamwork while offering industry-leading benefits designed to help you thrive - on and off the job, including but not limited to:

• Medical, dental & vision plans with HSA and FSA options
• 100% Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) with a minimum 5% company contribution
• 401(k) with employer match
• PTO with rollover
• Maternity/Parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Company vehicle & fuel card for project-based work
• Employee recognition & credential incentive programs
• $2,000 referral bonuses and more!

As an Environmental Engineer, Geologist, or Environmental Scientist early in your career, you'll work alongside experienced professionals on projects that help clients navigate environmental challenges and regulatory requirements. You'll assist with field investigations, environmental monitoring, sample collection, data interpretation, and technical documentation while gaining exposure to a wide range of project types. The role offers a balance of outdoor fieldwork and office-based responsibilities, supporting environmental consulting projects for public and private sector clients.

You’ll spend time at project sites helping clients understand environmental conditions, assess potential risks, and maintain regulatory compliance.

• Gather environmental samples and site data
• Support environmental assessments and investigations
• Inspect facilities and infrastructure for regulatory compliance
• Document observations and maintain project records

When you’re not in the field, you’ll help transform technical information into meaningful solutions for clients.

• Review environmental data and laboratory results to identify trends, concerns, and potential risks.
• Prepare reports, maps, permit applications, and other technical documents.
• Research environmental records and support assessment, permitting, and compliance efforts.
• Collaborate with clients, regulators, and internal teams to keep projects moving forward.

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, geology, environmental science, or a related field
• 0-2 years of experience in coursework, internships, or professional work experience related to any of the following practice areas:
  • Environmental assessment methods
  • Due diligence processes
  • Regulatory permitting
  • Environmental compliance
  • Asbestos and hazardous building materials
  • Field subsurface exploration, a plus
  • Water well installation, a plus
• Engineer in training (EIT) or Geologist in training (GIT) license, or are on track to obtain one, is a plus if you obtained the corresponding educational degree
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Someone who enjoys working in the field and is comfortable operating in demanding project environments

With the use of Company-provided Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

• Working outdoors conducting fieldwork supporting subsurface…