Environmental Scientist

Environmental Scientist

Requisition Number: 2025-1610-16

S&ME is looking for a motivated and passionate environmental professional seeking to grow their career as an Environmental Scientist to join our Environmental team in Columbia, South Carolina. Are you ready to contribute your education and knowledge to meaningful projects? Join us at S&ME!

As an Environmental Scientist, you will work under the direction of a project manager to perform both office and field work related to environmental assessments, compliance, and permitting projects. Additionally, you will support our industrial hygiene team in various capacities.

Your Day-to-Day:

• Conduct Environmental Assessments: Perform fieldwork and reporting for environmental assessments, including Phase I and Phase II ESAs and Brownfields assessments.
• Oversee Installations and Sampling: Oversee soil borings, monitoring wells, and vapor point installations; collect and analyze groundwater, vapor, and soil/sediment samples.
• Industrial Hygiene Assessments: Perform fieldwork, assessments, and reporting for industrial hygiene contaminants and hazardous materials, including asbestos, lead-based paint, mold, PCBs, mercury, and indoor air quality.
• Compliance Monitoring: Monitor compliance through stormwater sampling and underground storage tank (UST) assessments and investigations.
• Data Recording and Reporting: Record and interpret data, compare results to regulations, and prepare standard environmental reports.

What You Bring:

• A Bachelor's degree in biology, environmental science, geology, chemistry, or a related field
• A minimum of 3 years of experience in a related field
• Good technical writing skills at the college level
• OSHA 40-Hour HAZWOPER Training

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 the majority of the time in varying weather conditions
• Walking over rough, uneven terrain and standing for potentially up to 12 hours a day
• Routinely lifting and carrying 40-50lbs (field/laboratory samples and equipment)
• Maneuvering field equipment safely, such as a loaded wheelbarrow, on uneven ground around active construction sites

We Are S&ME:

At S&ME, we're committed to your growth, professionally and personally. With over 50 years of experience delivering innovative solutions in geotechnical, civil, environmental, and construction materials engineering, we've built a strong foundation for long-term careers. Our team of 1,000+ employee-owners across 10+ states works together to create meaningful impact on our clients and communities. When you join S&ME, you become part of a collaborative, honest, and people-focused culture that invests in your success.

What We Offer:

We offer exciting project opportunities, ongoing training, and a comprehensive benefits package to support you and your family. This is more than a job; it's a place to grow, thrive, and build a future.

• Medical, Dental & Vision Plans with HSA and FSA options
• 100% Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• 401K with Company Matching
• Paid Time Off with Rollover
• Maternity/Paternity Leave
• Employee Recognition Program
• Credential Incentive Program
• Mentorship Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Company Vehicle with Fuel Card for Project-Based Work
• $2,000 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.