Senior or Principal Geologist

Senior or Principal Geologist

Requisition Number: 2024-1050-25

S&ME is seeking a Senior or Principal Geologist/Senior Project Manager who has a unique set of technical, program management, business development, mentoring, and leadership skills to complement our growing environmental team and portfolio of clients in the Raleigh, North Carolina market. We are flexible for the right candidate based on experience and skill set to fill either experience level to support our 20+ team of environmental professionals.

As a Senior or Principal Geologist, you will be responsible for all aspects of project execution including communication with clients, work plan and proposal preparation, project scheduling and deadline tracking, budget evaluation, analysis, and report preparation, as well as potentially the Senior Reviewer of proposals and project deliverables. You will provide technical consultation throughout S&ME on projects of unusual scope or complexity. However, these duties and responsibilities may vary based on experience level. Principals are recognized internally and externally as technical and strategic subject matter experts in one or more technical areas directing project teams, and ensuring technical excellence and alignment with client needs.

Your Day-to-Day:

• Final Review and Quality Assurance: Provide a final review of all project elements during the reporting phase. Responsible for completeness and accuracy of field, laboratory, and technical analysis, and documentation of any assigned project.
• Technical Oversight and Mentorship: Provide staff development of junior staff through technical support and mentoring.
• Professional Engagement: Participate in Boards of professional organizations or national organizations.
• Client Relations and Business Development: Initiate client visits and meetings. Actively manage a network of contacts to identify future work across regions and service lines.

What You Bring:

• A Bachelor's degree in Geology, Hydrogeology or related field
• 10+ years of Geology experience
• A Professional Geologist (PG) license
• Excellent technical writing, project planning, and communication skills
• Direct environmental consulting experience in conceptual site model development, regulatory interpretation, and groundwater remediation strategy development, implementation, and performance evaluation, a plus
• Specialized experience in the assessment, cleanup, and re-use of Brownfield properties with environmental contamination (soil, groundwater & vapor intrusion), a plus

We Are S&ME:

For over 50 years, S&ME has been at the forefront of delivering innovative solutions in geotechnical, civil, environmental, and construction materials engineering, helping clients overcome their most complex challenges. Our work creates meaningful and lasting positive impacts on communities across the nation.

With a team of over 1,000 employee-owners spanning more than 10 states, we believe in fostering a culture of passion, integrity, and hard work. As employee-owners, we are deeply committed to each other's success and the success of S&ME. We prioritize creating an environment where our employees can thrive, both professionally and personally, by placing their well-being, safety, and growth opportunities at the core of everything we do.

What We Offer:

We offer a comprehensive benefits package with a full suite of options, including well-being programs to support you and your family, as well as the development resources you need to advance in your career. We also 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.

• Competitive Compensation
• 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
• Credential Incentive Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Company Vehicle with Gas Card for Project-Based Work
• $2,000-5,000 Referral Bonuses
• & More!

If you are seeking a challenging and rewarding career with a firm committed to our employees and providing quality service to our clients, join our team!

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.