Environmental Engineer – Water Resources

S&ME, Inc.•Spartanburg, SC

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

S&ME is looking for a motivated and passionate Environmental Engineer to join our Water Resources team in Greenville-Spartanburg, South Carolina. As an Environmental Engineer with a focus on Water Resources, you will leverage your technical expertise to support and lead projects for public sector, energy, industrial, government, and real estate clients. This role combines civil and environmental engineering responsibilities, including project evaluation, design, environmental investigations, permitting, compliance, and construction support. You will contribute to projects involving electrical distribution and transmission systems, landfills, earthen dams, water resources, and contaminated or environmentally sensitive sites. This position includes a mix of field and office work and requires collaboration with clients, contractors, regulators, local government officials, and internal project teams to deliver high-quality, compliant, and sustainable project solutions.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Biological or Environmental Sciences, or a related field
Minimum of 2 years of experience related to environmental/engineering
Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification and on track to obtain a Professional Engineer (PE) license in the future
Experience with civil engineering design, environmental investigations, and project coordination
Working knowledge of AutoCAD, Civil3D, and stormwater modeling programs
Ability to coordinate efforts effectively as part of a project team
Good business and technical writing skills
Willing and able to perform the physical demands of the position with the use of company-provided Personal Protective Equipment
Willing and able to work the majority of the time outdoors in varying weather conditions
Willing and able to walk over rough, uneven terrain and stand for potentially long periods
Willing and able to routinely lift and carry 40-50lbs (field/laboratory samples and equipment)
Willing and able to work outside of normal business hours when necessary
Must comply with our Fleet Management, Substance Policy, and Reference Check requirements.
Must have valid employment eligibility (I-9).

Responsibilities

Support the planning and execution of environmental projects while ensuring compliance with applicable regulations and project objectives.
Collaborate with senior staff on technical and project management matters while developing strong organizational and time management skills.
Plan and execute field investigations, including drilling, sampling, and data collection.
Lead teams during fieldwork to ensure effective environmental evaluations.
Apply engineering and technical computations, emphasizing experience with Superfund and contaminated sites.
Independently verify calculations, review laboratory data, and formulate recommendations.
Prepare and review engineering calculations, technical specifications, drawings, and construction cost estimates.
Utilize AutoCAD, Civil3D, stormwater modeling software, and other engineering tools to support project execution.
Coordinate and prepare professional reports, adhering to company policies and technical best practices.
Develop scope and fee proposals for small to medium projects under senior guidance.