Environmental Staff Engineer/Geologist

S&ME•Atlanta, GA

About The Position

Are you looking for an opportunity that offers a balance of field and office experience, increasing responsibility, and the opportunity to make a direct impact on environmental compliance, redevelopment, and resource protection projects? Our Environmental Services team in Atlanta, Georgia, is seeking an Environmental Staff Engineer/Geologist ready to take on meaningful work and grow professionally. Visit the Life tab on our LinkedIn profile to learn more about life at S&ME. As an Environmental Staff Engineer/Geologist , you will support environmental investigation and compliance projects with a primary focus on Georgia EPD's Underground Storage Tank Management Program (USTMP), including site characterization, remediation, and regulatory coordination. The role also supports commercial property due diligence efforts through Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs) and requires the application of environmental regulations through a combination of education and professional experience. Staying current with industry standards, emerging technologies, and best practices is essential to producing clear, defensible deliverables that meet both client and regulatory requirements. This position combines fieldwork, technical analysis, and project coordination across underground storage tank investigations, commercial due diligence, natural resource assessments, and broader environmental evaluations.

Requirements

Education: Bachelor's degree in Geology, Environmental Engineering, or related field
Experience: Minimum of 3 years of relevant environmental experience, including consulting, regulatory, or industry roles
Strong communication skills (speaking, reading, and writing) using the English language
Working outdoors in varying weather conditions
Walking over rough, uneven terrain and standing (potentially up to 12 hours a day)
Routinely lifting and carrying 40-50lbs (field/laboratory samples and equipment)
Working outside of normal business hours and traveling (typically out-of-town and/or overnight) as project needs arise

Nice To Haves

Georgia PG or PE License
HAZWOPER 40 Hour Certification, a plus

Responsibilities

Perform subsurface investigations, including monitoring well installation, soil logging, and well construction oversight
Collect soil, groundwater, and soil gas samples for chemical analysis
Conduct field testing and sampling to support site characterization and remedial decision-making
Prepare proposals and manage project budgets, schedules, and client/vendor coordination
Analyze and interpret environmental data, including comparison to applicable state regulatory standards
Develop technical reports, data tables, figures, and support monthly prebills and invoicing
Mentor and train junior staff
Coordinate weekly field and project schedules
Communicate regularly with Senior Project Managers and Environmental Service Line leadership to support project delivery and team performance

Benefits

Comprehensive Health & Wellness Programs
Medical, Dental & Vision Plans with HSA and FSA options
Wellness Program offering $50 off per month on 2027 premiums
Pet Insurance for your furry family members
100% Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) with a 5% company contribution
401(k) Retirement Plan to help you plan ahead
Term Life & Long-Term Care Coverage - available Spring 2026
Paid Holidays, PTO with rollover options, and Paid Maternity & Paternity Leave
Mentorship & Career Development Programs, Tuition Reimbursement, and Credential Incentive Program
Employee Recognition Program, $2,000 Referral Bonuses, and a company vehicle & fuel card for project-based roles