Entry-Level Geologist

Requisition Number: 2024-1350-38

S&ME is seeking a motivated and passionate entry-level Geologist to join our Energy team in Charlotte, North Carolina. Are you ready to contribute your education and knowledge to meaningful projects? Join us at S&ME!

As an entry-level Geologist, you will work under the supervision of a Licensed Geologist. You will support various civil, geotechnical, and environmental projects for Energy, Industrial, and Government clients including power plants, landfills, mining, stormwater management, erosion control, stream stabilization projects, dams, and pipelines. Assignments may be varied between service areas to provide exposure to a wide range of S&ME's capabilities and services.

Your Day-to-Day:

• Field and Office Project Support: 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.
• Inspection and Communication: Perform Construction and Environmental inspections, and communication with vendors, as well as internal and external clients.

What You Bring:

• A Bachelor's degree in Geology or a closely related field
• 0-3 years of Geology experience
• Geologist in Training (GIT) certification, a plus
• The eligibility to obtain 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

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

We Are S&ME:

For over 50 years, our collaborative approach to geotechnical, civil, environmental, and construction materials has offered innovative solutions to solve our clients' most complex challenges. Together, our work results in lasting positive community impacts across the country.

Collectively, we are 1000+ proud employee-owners across 10+ states and value eager, passionate, honest, and hard-working employees who strive to make positive impacts on our communities. With employee ownership at our foundation, we are all vested in the success of each other and S&ME. We know that creating an environment where employees can grow and flourish, both professionally and personally, leads to our collective drive for success. That's why we put our employees first in everything from safety to opportunity.

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
• 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 us!

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.