Staff Geologist

Position: Staff Geologist

Requisition Number: 2023-1350-38A

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.

We are currently seeking a full-time Staff Geologist to join our team in our new office space within Ayrsley Town Center (www.ayrsley.com) in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Job Snapshot:

As a Staff Geologist, you will work under the supervision of a Licensed Geologist and will support a wide range of civil, geotechnical, and environmental design projects for Energy, Industrial, and Government clients including nuclear facilities, reservoirs, dams, pipelines, transmission, landfills, mining, stormwater management, erosion control, and stream stabilization projects. Qualified candidates must have excellent verbal and written communication skills, strong work ethic and possess the ability to work as a team player.

Responsibilities can include:

• Performing field and office work associated with hydrogeological investigations; environmental evaluations and sampling; and other project support.
  • Field work will include drilling of soil borings; installation of monitor wells; classification of soil and rock; in-situ permeability testing; soil, groundwater, and gas sampling for chemical analysis
  • Office work will include preparation of data tables; graphical presentation of data; comparison of soil and groundwater data to State and Federal regulatory standards; and report preparation.
• Construction and environmental inspections, and communication with vendors, as well as internal and external clients.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Geology or a closely related field
• Eligible for the Professional Geologist (PG) license within 4-5 years
• Well-organized with the ability to multi-task and prioritize work
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Geology
• 0-3 years of Geology experience
• GIS experience

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 in varying weather conditions
• Traveling out-of-town (typically overnight) for assignments as necessary
• Working outside of normal business hours when necessary

Why S&ME:

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
• 401(K) with Matching
• 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.