Environmental Professional

Environmental Staff Professional

Are you an Environmental professional seeking a challenging opportunity to grow your career with a firm committed to our employees and providing high-quality service to our clients? S&ME is looking for an eager and dedicated full-time Staff Professional to join our Environmental team in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

At S&ME, we have a history of delivering innovative geotechnical, civil, environmental, and construction material testing for over 50 years. Over the decades, we have grown into a trusted partner for clients across various industries, including transportation, energy, water, waste management, education, government, commercial, industrial, and more. Our commitment to technical excellence and integrity has established us as a leader in our field.

Why Work at S&ME?

• Career Growth:
  We invest in your success with mentorship, training, and leadership opportunities.
• Exciting Projects:
  Big or small, simple or complex, we do it all. Our projects are as diverse as they are exciting, so every day brings something new.
• Supportive Culture:
  Collaboration, respect, and positivity fuel our team environment.
• Flexibility:
  Work-life balance matters to us, helping you thrive inside and outside the office.
• Community Impact:
  Your work will directly improve the communities where we live, work, and play.

About The Role:

As an Environmental Staff Professional, you will support environmental investigation, compliance, remediation, brownfield redevelopment, and commercial property due diligence projects through Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs). You'll apply environmental regulations and industry best practices to evaluate site conditions, collect and interpret environmental data, and develop clear, defensible deliverables that meet client and regulatory requirements. This role offers a unique blend of fieldwork, technical analysis, project support, and professional growth opportunities, with hands-on experience across a wide variety of environmental projects.

• Environmental Field Investigations:
  Support Phase I and II ESAs, environmental investigations, remediation projects, and brownfield redevelopment efforts through site visits, environmental observations, and field documentation.
• Sampling & Data Collection:
  Collect soil, groundwater, soil gas, and other environmental media samples; perform field screening activities; and maintain accurate records, including field logs and chain-of-custody documentation.
• Field Coordination & Site Support:
  Assist with the coordination of field activities, including working alongside drilling crews, utility subcontractors, and project teams to support site characterization and remediation efforts.
• Environmental Data Analysis:
  Review, organize, and interpret field and laboratory data, compare findings to applicable federal and state regulatory standards, and support data management and graphical presentations.
• Technical Reporting & Project Support:
  Prepare clear, accurate technical reports and project documentation that communicate findings, support regulatory compliance, and help clients make informed environmental decisions.

About You:

• You have a Bachelor's degree in Geology or a related field
• You have 0-5 years of relevant geo-environmental experience, including consulting, regulatory, or industry roles
• Experience with federal and/or state environmental regulations, a plus
• Tennessee Professional Registration (e.g., Professional Geologist) or the intent to obtain, a plus
• You are proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and familiar with ArcGIS and/or AutoCAD, a plus
• You have strong attention to detail, creative, and critical thinking
• You have OSHA HAZWOPER 40 Hour Certification, a plus

You Are Willing and Able to:

• Perform the physical demands of the position with the use of company-provided Personal Protective Equipment such as:
• Working the majority of the time outdoors 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…