Environmental Scientist

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Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to gain hands‑on experience, learn from experienced professionals, and build a strong foundation in environmental consulting? Start your career as an Environmental Scientist in Greensboro, North Carolina
, supporting our Environmental team.

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As an Environmental Scientist
, you will acquire hands‑on experience collaborating with licensed professionals. Your role will involve assisting with environmental assessments, conducting site investigations, collecting data to help clients comply with environmental regulations, and mitigating impacts. Typical responsibilities include performing field surveys and sampling (air, water, soil), analyzing environmental data, preparing technical reports, supporting permitting and compliance initiatives, and contributing to solutions for environmental challenges across municipal, healthcare, education, commercial, and industrial projects.

This position combines both field and office responsibilities, supporting a variety of environmental projects.

• Environmental Sampling & Assessments:
  Conduct soil, groundwater, soil vapor, and asbestos/hazardous building materials sampling; perform Phase I and Phase II ESAs to identify contamination and recognized environmental conditions.
• Inspections & Compliance Monitoring:
  Inspect regulated sites (e.g., tanks, stormwater outfalls, air emission sources, e&SC sites), oversee testing activities, and document observations such as odors, fugitive dust, and noncompliance issues.
• Field Coordination & Safety:
  Work outdoors in varied and sometimes remote conditions, follow strict safety protocols, and coordinate with clients, laboratories, and regulatory agencies (e.g., NC DEQ).

• Data Analysis & Risk Evaluation:
  Analyze laboratory and field data (soil, water, air, asbestos) to assess environmental risks, emissions, and regulatory compliance.
• Technical Reporting & Documentation:
  Prepare detailed reports, plans, and permit applications (e.g., NESHAP, GHG, SPCC, SWPPP, Title V, NPDES) with maps, figures, and regulatory findings.
• Regulatory Coordination & Planning:
  Communicate with regulators and clients, manage compliance reporting and audits, review historical records, and recommend investigations or remediation strategies.

We are seeking a reliable, detail‑focused environmental professional with a solid technical background and strong organizational skills. The ideal candidate communicates clearly, exercises sound judgment, works well both independently and as part of a team, and consistently delivers accurate, high‑quality work in a regulated environment.

• Education:
  
  A Bachelor's degree in environmental, geology, or a related field
• Experience:
  
  2+ years of professional work experience related to environmental engineering in some of the following practice areas:
  • environmental assessment methods
  • due diligence processes
  • regulatory permitting
  • environmental compliance
  • asbestos and hazardous building materials
• Key
  
  Competencies:
  • Good business and technical writing skills
  • A strong work ethic, positive attitude, and ability to collaborate within a team

This role involves hands‑on work in outdoor environments, and with Company‑provided Personal Protection Equipment (PPE), you'll need to be comfortable with:

• Working outdoors in varying weather conditions
• Walking over rough, uneven terrain and standing (potentially up to 12 hours a day)
• Routinely lifting and carrying 40‑50 lbs (field/laboratory samples and equipment)
• Working outside of normal business hours and traveling (typically out‑of‑town and/or overnight) as project needs arise

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 over 1,000 employee‑owners across 10+ states collaborates to create a meaningful…