Senior Hydrogeologist

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 would require relocating to 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 generation 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 generation. 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, South Carolina or Tennessee.
• 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.