Senior Environmental Engineer

Senior Environmental Engineer

Requisition Number: 2025-1350-12

Are you a seasoned Environmental Engineer seeking an opportunity to lead, mentor, support, drive, and grow a team? Our Charlotte office is growing and thriving. We're seeking a leader who can drive our growth, develop new business, manage projects and lead our team as a technical resource expanding our impact.

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?

• Professional Growth: We believe in providing continuous learning opportunities, mentorship programs, and a supportive work environment. Let us tell you more about that!
• Innovative Projects: Join a team that works on diverse and challenging projects of all sizes and complexities including but not limited to airports, solar farms, power plants, schools, trails, mixed-use, sports stadiums, dams, museums and more.
• Inclusive Culture: Our culture is built on collaboration and mutual respect. We want you to want to come into the office to build relationships, laugh together, learn from each other and enjoy the time with your teammates and colleagues.
• Work-Life Balance: We believe in a flexible working environment, allowing you and your manager to determine how you can work most effectively and collaboratively to meet your client, team, and personal commitments.
• Community Impact: Our work creates lasting, positive impacts on the communities we serve. We pride ourselves on our technical excellence, quality work and client satisfaction to continue making a difference.

About The Role:

As a Senior Environmental Engineer, you'll be at the heart of our environmental projects, handling everything from client communication and project planning to budgeting and report preparation. You will lead and mentor a team of professional engineers/geologists, providing guidance, advice, and in-house training to support their professional development and growth. 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 evaluations. You'll tackle complex challenges with innovative solutions, inspiring your team and driving our projects to success.

• Project Review and Management: Serve as an initial reviewer on selected projects as well as independently scope and budget projects and prepare proposal documents
• Field Operations: Plan and execute field investigations, including drilling, sampling, and data collection. Lead teams during fieldwork to ensure effective environmental evaluations
• Design and Technical Recommendations: Prepare detailed design recommendations for complex or unusual conditions.
• Mentor & Engage: Lead and guide staff, foster their development, and actively participate in industry organizations
• Business Development: Cultivate client relationships and assist in identifying, pursuing, and securing new project opportunities

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 8 years of engineering experience
• You have a Professional Engineer (PE) license
• You have excellent project management skills and team leadership
• You have excellent business and technical writing skills

What to Expect:

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

• 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.