Senior Hydrogeologist

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Senior Hydrogeologist

Requisition Number: 2025-1350-06

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 experience. Join a team that values safety, integrity, and teamwork while offering industry-leading benefits designed to help you thrive - on and off the job, including but not limited to:

• Medical, dental & vision plans with HSA and FSA options
• 100% Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• 401(k) with employer match
• 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!

S&ME is looking for a passionate and experienced Senior Hydrogeologist to join our Civil team and can be based in either our Greenville-Spartanburg, Columbia, Charlotte, Greensboro or Knoxville office locations. If you're ready to take on high-impact projects, mentor the next of scientists, and work with top-tier clients in energy, waste management, and mining, we want to hear from you.

What You'll Do:

As a Senior Hydrogeologist and technical leader, you'll guide major hydrogeologic investigations and provide expert insights across energy markets-including nuclear, waste, mining, and power . This role requires extensive experience with services such as site characterizations, hydrogeologic studies, technical, permitting, and compliance support of facilities, groundwater and surface water studies, and leachate and gas assessments.

• Project Leadership: Manage full project lifecycles, including planning, budgeting, client relations, and technical execution.
• Technical Fieldwork: Conduct complex site characterizations, groundwater/surface water studies, leachate and gas assessments, and compliance evaluations.
• Reporting & Permitting: Develop detailed environmental reports, permit applications, and technical documentation.
• Proposal Development: Lead and support proposals for complex, high-value projects.
• Team Development: Mentor junior staff and contribute to knowledge-sharing across disciplines.
• Client Engagement: Build lasting relationships with clients and represent S&ME at industry events and professional organizations.

What We're Looking For:

• A Bachelor's degree in Geology or related field
• A minimum of 10 years of relevant experience
• Experience in nuclear and/or waste management markets, a plus
• Professional Geologist (PG) license in North Carolina
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; attention to detail; and ability to meet deadlines
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel and Word, and able to learn commercial software applications

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 build a long-term career in the engineering and construction industry.

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.

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