Natural Resources Staff Scientist

Natural Resources Staff Scientist

Requisition Number: 2024-1350-35

S&ME is looking for a motivated and passionate Natural Resources Staff Scientist to join our Natural Resources & Environmental team in Charlotte, NC. Are you ready to contribute your expertise and knowledge to impactful environmental projects? Join us at S&ME!

As a Natural Resources Project Manager, you will oversee diverse and meaningful natural resource projects, ensuring compliance, quality, and sustainability while collaborating with regulatory agencies and clients. This role provides a dynamic mix of field and office work, offering flexibility and the opportunity to make a lasting difference in the community.

Your Day-to-Day

• Project Leadership: Manage natural resource projects from planning to completion, including budgets, schedules, and client communications.
• Regulatory Coordination: Work with federal, state, and local agencies to evaluate jurisdictional waters and secure necessary permits.
• Field Surveys: Conduct wetland delineations, stream assessments, and protected species surveys.
• Team Collaboration: Guide and mentor team members to achieve safety, quality, and operational objectives.
• Client Relations: Build and maintain strong client relationships, providing updates and ensuring satisfaction.

What You Bring

• A Bachelor's degree in Biological Sciences, Environmental Sciences, or a related field.
• A minimum of 2 years experience in wetland delineations, stream determinations, mitigation planning, permitting, and ecological surveys, with a focus on the southeastern U.S.
• A demonstrated ability to lead and manage projects effectively, ensuring quality and safety compliance.
• A proficiency in GIS tools and methods (preferred).

We Are S&ME

At S&ME, we've spent over 50 years delivering innovative solutions across geotechnical, civil, environmental, and construction materials disciplines. Our team of 1,000+ employee-owners spans over 10 states, working collaboratively to create lasting impacts in the communities we serve.

We foster a culture of honesty, hard work, and teamwork, where employee ownership drives our collective success. Our goal is to create an environment where everyone thrives, both professionally and personally.

What We Offer

We provide a comprehensive benefits package to support you and your family, as well as resources for career development. We also promote flexible working arrangements to help you achieve your professional and personal goals.

• Competitive Compensation
• Medical, Dental & Vision Plans with HSA and FSA options
• 100% Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• 401K with Company Matching
• PTO with Rollover
• Maternity/Paternity Leave
• Credential Incentive Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Company Vehicle with Fuel Card for Project-Based Work
• $2,000-5,000 Referral Bonuses
• & More!

If you are seeking a challenging and rewarding natural resources career with a firm committed to employees and quality service, join our team!

This full-time role offers competitive pay based on experience. Candidates must comply with our Fleet Management, Substance Policy, and Reference Check requirements. Only candidates with valid employment eligibility (I-9) will be considered. Visa assistance is not available. S&ME reserves the right to hire internally or externally at any time. No candidate/recruiter calls, personal calls, or walk-ins are accepted.