Entry-Level Environmental Scientist

Entry-Level Environmental Scientist

Requisition Number: 2025-1810-01

S&ME is seeking an individual looking to start their career as an Entry-Level Environmental Scientist to join our Environmental team in Chattanooga, Tennessee to help us provide engineering solutions to our clients.

What You Will Do:

As an entry-level Environmental Scientist, you will start an exciting journey into the world of environmental science. Under close supervision, you will perform essential scientific tasks related to site assessments, environmental studies, and natural resource projects. Your responsibilities will include conducting field activities such as soil and water sampling, wetland delineations, and fauna/flora identifications. Additionally, you will prepare standard environmental reports and ensure regulatory compliance through training and meticulous data entry for field activities. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on experience and make a meaningful impact on the environment.

• Conduct Environmental Assessments: Engage in hands-on tasks such as soil sampling, groundwater sampling, surface water sampling, sediment sampling, wetland delineations, stream classifications, benthic sampling, and fauna/flora identifications.
• Reports: Prepare standard environmental reports that document your findings and contribute to ongoing environmental studies.
• Regulatory Requirements: Stay up to date with regulatory requirements by attending environmental or natural resource-related training courses or in-house training sessions, ensuring compliance in all your activities.
• Data Recording: Complete data entry to accurately capture the results of your field activities, contributing to the overall success of environmental projects.

Who You Are:

• You have a Bachelor's degree in biology, environmental science, geology, chemistry or closely related field
• You have 0-2 years of related work experience
• You have OSHA HAZWOPER 40-hour
• You have Basic technical writing skills at the college level

Working Conditions and Physical Demands:

You are willing and able to perform the physical demands of this position with the use of Company-provided Personal Protective Equipment such as:

• Working outdoors in varying weather conditions outside normal business hours, as needed
• Routinely lifting and carrying 40-50lbs, (field/laboratory samples and equipment)
• Traveling out-of-town and possibly overnight for assignments as needed

Who We Are:

At S&ME, we've spent over 50 years providing innovative solutions in geotechnical, civil, environmental, and construction materials disciplines. Our team of 1,000+ employee-owners spans over 10 states, working together to deliver impactful results for our clients. We foster a culture of collaboration, honesty, and dedication, with a focus on making positive contributions to the communities we serve. As employee owners, we're invested in each other's success and prioritize creating an environment where everyone can thrive, both professionally and personally.

What We Offer:

We offer a comprehensive benefits package with a full suite of options, including well-being programs to support you and your family, as well as the development resources you need to advance in your career. We also believe in a flexible working environment, allowing you and your manager to determine how you can work most effectively and collaboratively to meet your client, team, and personal commitments.

• 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
• Employee Recognition Program
• 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 career with a firm committed to our employees and providing quality service to our clients, 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.