Environmental Technician

Requisition Number: 2024-1810-04

S&ME is seeking an individual to join our team in Pell City, Alabama on a project with Southern Company as an Environmental Technician and help us provide engineering solutions to our clients.

You will report to Southern Company's Logan Martin Dam office in Vincent, Alabama for weekly scheduled projects and locations. Extensive travel is required. Travel expenses will be covered by Southern Company.

What You Will Do:

As an Environmental Technician, you will serve as a supplemental or vendor services worker to the CFS, Drilling Services organization in support of various environmental/geotechnical drilling and the maintenance and installation of instrumentation linked to groundwater and surface water monitoring. Installation and management of real-time instrumentation (e.g., In-Situ Trolls, piezometers, inclinometers, groundwater, and surface water monitoring instruments) and other monitoring technologies for CCR, dams, levees, slopes, construction sites, and the oversight of contractors for the same as needed.

What You Bring:

• An Associate's degree in Environmental Biology, Physical Science, or a closely related field
• 0-2 years of experience in testing/inspections of soil, geosynthetics, concrete, masonry, and/or asphalt materials
• Effective communication skills (speaking, reading, and writing) using the English language
• Proficiency in field investigations, drilling methods, soil/rock logging, and environmental sampling/testing, adhering to regulatory requirements, and managing budgets
• Experience with the gINT Boring Log Program, interpreting wiring diagrams, and working independently

Working Conditions and Physical Demands:

• Working outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Routinely lifting and carrying 40-50 lbs. (field/laboratory samples and equipment)
• Ability to work and maneuver equipment, such as a loaded wheelbarrow, on uneven ground and around active construction sites
• Traveling out-of-town overnight as necessary.
• Working outside of normal business hours when necessary.

S&ME conducts pre-employment background and motor vehicle record checks, as well as post-offer drug screenings. Employment is contingent upon pre-employment check results.

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 generous 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 is a full-time position with competitive pay based on experience. The successful candidate must meet the requirements of the company's Fleet Management Program, Substance Policy, and Reference Check Program. Submit resume, cover letter, and salary expectations for consideration. Only qualified candidates with acceptable employment eligibility verification (I-9) will be considered. Visa assistance is not provided. S&ME reserves the right to fill this position with an internal or external candidate at any time during the search. S&ME is not responsible for unauthorized job postings or submissions of resumes using external links/websites.

No candidate/recruiter calls, personal calls, or walk-ins are accepted.