Project Geologist

S&ME•Knoxville, TN

7d•Onsite

About The Position

S&ME is seeking a motivated and passionate Project Geologist to join their Environmental team in Knoxville, Tennessee. This role is responsible for all aspects of project execution, including client communication, business development, work plan and proposal preparation, project scheduling, deadline tracking, budget evaluation, analysis, and report preparation.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Geology or a closely related technical field
Minimum of 3 years of Geology experience
Professional Geologist (PG) license or the ability to obtain
Effective communication skills (speaking, reading, and writing) using the English language
Candidates must comply with our Fleet Management, Substance Policy, and Reference Check requirements.
Only candidates with valid employment eligibility (I-9) will be considered.

Responsibilities

Performing field and office work associated with hydrogeological investigations, environmental evaluations, sampling, and other project support.
Field work includes drilling soil borings, installing monitoring wells, classifying soil and rock, in-situ permeability testing, and soil, groundwater, and gas sampling for chemical analysis.
Environmental studies can include Phase I Environmental Site Assessments, Phase II Environmental, leak detection monitoring, Industrial Hygiene, SPCC, stormwater discharge monitoring, SWPP design and visual assessments, Brownfields, Brownfield grant writing, and air permitting.
Stream and wetland delineation and mapping, protected species habitat assessments, potential installation of monitoring wells; identification of the soils encountered and determination of well construction; soil, groundwater, and soil gas sampling for chemical analysis; and other testing and sampling as may be required.
Perform Construction, Geotechnical soil and rock identification, and Environmental inspections, and communication with vendors, as well as internal and external clients.
Assist or train junior staff with field data collection and field observation tasks.
Manages all aspects of routine projects with minimal oversight, including client communication, proposal preparation, scheduling, budgeting, and report authorship, while ensuring technical quality and adherence to standards.
The role may lead field investigations, supervise junior staff, and provide technical expertise in specialized areas, aiming to become a local expert in their discipline.
Responsibilities include business development, mentoring junior staff, and delivering high-quality technical computations, reports, and project solutions.