Entry-Level Environmental Engineer or Geologist

Build Your Career. Own Your Future.

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 field experience. Join a team that values safety, integrity, and teamwork while offering industry-leading benefits, including:

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

Your Role: Hands-On, Impactful, and Fast-Paced

As an entry-level Environmental Engineer or Geologist, you will work closely under the direction of a licensed engineer and licensed geologist to gain extensive hands-on field experience learning how to prepare Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessments and scoping of Phase 2 Site Assessments, conducting delineation and remediation of various contaminants in soil, groundwater, and soil gas on commercial and/or industrial project sites.

What You'll Do

This position will involve a mix of field and office work, conducting environmental site assessments, field investigations, and data collection for various civil and environmental projects.

• Fieldwork:
  
  
  
  • Drilling of soil borings, installation of monitor wells, identification of the soils encountered, and determination of well construction, groundwater, and soil gas sampling for chemical analysis as well as other testing and sampling may be required
  • Engage with management, contractors, and clients to ensure project transparency and provide regular progress updates.
  
  
  
  
• Office tasks:
  
  
  
  • Preparation of data tables, graphical presentation of data, and comparison of soil and groundwater data to State regulatory standards
  
  
  
  
• Assist in drafting reports and proposals for small projects, ensuring thoroughness and accuracy in assessments and documentation.

What We're Looking For:

• A Bachelor's degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering or Geology, or a related engineering field
• 0-2 years of experience working on, or coursework related to environmental/engineering or geology in some of the following practice areas:
  
  
  
  • environmental assessment methods
  • due diligence processes
  • regulatory permitting
  • environmental compliance
  
  
  
  
• Good business and technical writing skills
• Engineer in training (EIT) license, Geologist in Training (GIT), or on track to obtain licensure

What to Expect:

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

* Working outdoors in varying weather conditions, sometimes outside normal business hours, as needed
* Walking over rough, uneven terrain and maneuvering field equipment safely, such as a loaded wheelbarrow
* Routinely lifting and carrying 40-50lbs (field/laboratory samples and equipment)
* Traveling out-of-town and possibly overnight for assignments as needed

Why Join S&ME?

At S&ME, your career growth matters. You'll receive professional training, work on exciting projects, and be part of a company that truly invests in its people. This is more than a job, it's a chance to build a long-term career in the engineering and construction industry.

Ready to Get Started? Apply today and take the first step toward an exciting future with S&ME!

This full-time role offers competitive pay based on experience. Candidates must comply with our Fleet Management, Substance Policy, and Reference Check requirements. Only candidates with valid employment eligibility (I-9) will be considered. Visa assistance is not available. S&ME reserves the right to hire internally or externally at any time. No candidate/recruiter calls, personal calls, or walk-ins are accepted.