Senior Environmental Scientist

Senior Environmental Scientist

Requisition Number: 2025-1610-15

Are you an experienced Environmental Scientist seeking a challenging opportunity to leverage your expertise 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 Senior Environmental Scientist to join our Environmental team in Columbia, South Carolina.

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 laughter 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.

The Role:

As a Senior Environmental Scientist, you'll be at the heart of our environmental projects, handling everything from client communication and project planning to budgeting and report preparation. You'll also lead efforts to bring in new business, expanding our impact. This position will include a mix of both field and office work associated with environmental, natural resources, and hazardous building material evaluations. You'll interact with clients, contractors, regulators, local government officials, and the public to help our clients complete their projects.

• Project Management: Lead projects independently, ensuring compliance with environmental regulations and sustainable business goals. Manage small to medium-sized projects, consulting with senior staff on technical matters. Showcase strong organizational and time management skills.
• Field Operations: Plan and execute field investigations, including drilling, sampling, data collection, natural resources assessments, and hazardous building material assessments. Lead teams during fieldwork to ensure effective environmental evaluations.
• Technical Expertise: Emphasizing experience with Superfund and contaminated sites. Independently verify calculations, review laboratory data, and formulate recommendations.
• Report and Proposal Preparation: Coordinate and prepare professional reports, adhering to company policies and technical best practices. Develop scope and fee proposals for small to medium projects under senior guidance.
• Mentor & Engage: Guide junior staff, foster their development, and actively participate in industry organizations.

About You:

• You have a Bachelor's degree in Biological or Environmental Sciences, Environmental Engineering, or a closely related technical field
• You have a minimum of 10 years of environmental experience
• You are 40 Hour HAZWOPER Certified
• You have excellent project management and team leadership skills
• You have excellent business and technical writing skills

You Are Willing and Able to:

Perform the physical demands of the position with the use of company-provided Personal Protective Equipment, such as:

• Outdoor, hands-on work in all weather conditions
• Traveling out-of-town (typically overnight) for assignments as necessary
• Working outside of normal business hours when necessary

Grow With Us:

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. S&ME provides a comprehensive benefits package to support you and your family, as well as career development resources. Come grow and thrive with us at S&ME!

• Medical, Dental & Vision Plans with HSA and FSA options
• 100% Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• 401K with Company Matching
• PTO with Rollover
• Maternity/Paternity Leave
• Employee Recognition Program
• Credential Incentive Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Company Vehicle with Fuel Card for Project-Based Work
• $2,000 Referral Bonuses & More!

Join us at 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.