Environmental Project Engineer

S&ME, Inc.•Spartanburg, SC

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

S&ME is looking for a motivated and passionate Project Engineer to join our Environmental team in Greenville-Spartanburg, South Carolina. As an Environmental Project Engineer, you will leverage your technical expertise to support and lead projects for public sector, manufacturing, 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 related field
Minimum of 4 years of experience related to environmental/engineering
Professional Engineer license (PE) or the ability to obtain
Experience with civil engineering design, environmental investigations, and project coordination
Working knowledge of AutoCAD, Civil3D, and stormwater modeling programs
The ability to coordinate efforts effectively as part of a project team
Good business and technical writing skills

Responsibilities

Lead projects independently, ensuring compliance with environmental regulations and sustainable business goals.
Manage small to medium projects, consulting with senior staff on technical matters.
Showcase 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.