What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Geologist position at S&ME, Inc.?
Senior Geologist
Requisition Number: 2025-1350-11
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 a Senior Geologist in Charlotte, North Carolina, you'll be at the heart of our projects, handling everything from client communication and project planning to budgeting and report preparation. You will lead and mentor a team of professional 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. Your work will make a real difference by promoting sustainable resource management and environmental protection. You'll tackle complex challenges with innovative solutions, inspiring your team and driving our projects to success.
What You'll Do:
- Supervision and Oversight: Supervise the field and office work of junior staff associated with hydrogeological investigations, environmental evaluations, and sampling.
- Design and Technical Recommendations: Prepare detailed design recommendations for complex or unusual conditions.
- Leadership and Staff Development: Lead teams with varying responsibilities and tasks. Provide counsel, advice, and in-house training to individual staff. Identify training needs.
- Project Review and Management: Serve as an initial reviewer on selected projects as well as independently scope and budget projects and prepare proposal documents.
What We're Looking For:
- A Bachelor's degree in Geology or a closely related technical field
- A minimum of 8 years of Geology experience
- A Professional Geologist (PG) license
- Effective communication skills (speaking, reading, and writing) using the English language
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
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 expand your career in the environmental engineering 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.
