Senior Environmental Engineer
About The Position
S&ME is seeking a Senior Environmental Engineer to join their Environmental team in Raleigh, North Carolina. This role involves leading key environmental projects, overseeing client coordination, planning, budgeting, and technical documentation. The Senior Environmental Engineer will supervise and mentor a team of engineers and geologists, support their growth through guidance and training, and help expand the business while maintaining strong client relationships. The position requires regular interaction with clients, contractors, regulators, and local officials, and includes both office and field work related to environmental investigations and remediation.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Biological or Environmental Sciences, Environmental Engineering, or a closely related technical field
- Minimum of 10 years of progressive environmental engineering experience, including experience managing projects or coordinating multidisciplinary teams
- NC Professional Engineer (PE) license, or the ability to obtain one
- Excellent project management skills and team leadership skills
- Excellent business and technical writing skills
- Must comply with Fleet Management, Substance Policy, and Reference Check requirements.
- Must have valid employment eligibility (I-9).
Nice To Haves
- Experience with landfill sites - waste management, landfill gas solutions permitting and treatment, groundwater treatment, remedial cost estimate alternatives
- Experience with Brownfields sites - investigation, vapor intrusion mitigation, soil treatment/processing, regulatory strategies, various commercial & industrial sites with emerging contaminants (e.g. PFAS, dioxane)
- Experience working with clients such as State Government (Orphan Landfills, NCDOT, Orphan USTs, Universities), Local Governments (schools, parks, facilities), Manufacturers and Commercial developments.
Responsibilities
- Lead key environmental projects, overseeing client coordination, planning, budgeting, and technical documentation.
- Supervise and mentor a team of engineers and geologists, supporting their growth through guidance and training.
- Expand business and maintain strong client relationships.
- Manage projects ensuring regulatory compliance and alignment with client strategies and goals.
- Coordinate with senior staff on complex technical issues and maintain strong organization, budget, and time management.
- Plan and direct multi-media field investigations, including drilling, sampling, and data collection.
- Lead field teams to ensure accurate site assessments.
- Perform engineering evaluations and remediation designs at landfill, commercial, and industrial sites.
- Review calculations, analyze lab data, and develop recommendations.
- Produce high-quality technical reports and assist in creating scopes and cost proposals following company and industry standards.
- Support junior staff development and participate in professional and industry organizations.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision Plans with HSA and FSA options
- 100% Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) with a minimum 5% company contribution
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Paid Holidays and Paid Time Off (PTO) - with rollover options
- Paid Maternity/Parental Leave
- Employee Recognition Program
- Credential Incentive Program
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Company Vehicle with Fuel Card for Project-Based Work
- $2,000 Referral Bonuses
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
