Natural Resources Staff/Project Scientist

Natural Resources Staff/Project Scientist

Requisition Number: 2023-1350-56

We are currently seeking a full-time Natural ResourceStaff Scientist/Project Scientist to join our Environmental team in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Job Snapshot:

As a Natural Resources Staff Scientist or Project Scientist, you will be responsible for the performance of Natural Resources projects including office-based and field activities. Supporting Natural Resources projects including regulatory agency coordination, wetland/waters of the U.S. delineations, protected species assessments, stream restoration monitoring, report writing, and environmental compliance. Additional consideration will be given to applicants with GIS experience including providing technical GIS support and production of figures for scientific reports.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Biological Sciences, Environmental Sciences, Forestry, or a related field
• Experience or previous studies in environmental compliance (Natural Resources)
• Working knowledge of ESRI's ArcGIS Pro and/or ArcMap software
• Ability to write and converse on technical matters in English without assistance
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions and terrain for several hours
• Ability to occasionally travel overnight for out-of-town fieldwork

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with:
  • Waters of U.S. delineations requiring identification of wetland vegetation, hydrology, and hydric soils
  • Environmental permitting related to impacts to waters of the U.S.
  • Protected species and ecological assessments
• Working knowledge of the flora and fauna of the Southeastern United States
• Advanced GIS experience with ESRI's ArcGIS Pro and/or ArcMap software
• Phase I Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) experience

Why S&ME:

S&ME is a reputable and thriving, 100% employee-owned, multi-disciplined civil engineering firm, offering civil, geotechnical, environmental, and construction materials testing and inspection services, since 1973. We are proud employee-owners tenaciously working together to solve our clients' most complex challenges. We value eager, passionate, honest, and hard-working employees who strive to make positive impacts on our communities. Our people are the heartbeat of our company, and with employee ownership at our foundation, we are all vested in the success of each other and S&ME as a whole. Personal and professional growth, fueled by development, leadership, and engagement efforts, propels us forward. Our commitment to our purpose of "helping you prosper" and our culture shines through these programs.

Check out this video: https://vimeo.com/857957136 to hear directly from our employee-owners and learn how you can grow and thrive with us.

S&ME Benefits to Help You Thrive:

• Competitive Compensation
• Medical/ Dental/ Vision Plans
• Health Savings Account with company contributions/Flexible Spending Account
• 401K with company matching and Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP)
• PTO / Holidays with the ability to carryover
• Credential Incentive Program and Tuition Reimbursement
• Company Vehicle with gas card (if applicable)
• Referral Bonuses

Does this role align with your career goals and sound like something you would like to be a part of? If so, we would be thrilled to welcome you to the family, visit us to apply: https://www.smeinc.com/careers/

This is a full-time position with competitive pay based on experience. The successful candidate must meet the requirements of the company's Fleet Management Program, Substance Policy, and Reference Check Program. Submit resume, cover letter, and salary expectations for consideration. Only qualified candidates with acceptable employment eligibility verification (I-9) will be considered. Visa assistance is not provided. S&ME reserves the right to fill this position with an internal or external candidate at any time during the search. S&ME is not responsible for unauthorized job postings or submissions of resumes using external links/websites.

No candidate/recruiter calls, personal calls, or walk-ins are accepted.