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Natural Resources Staff Scientist

S&ME, Inc
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Natural Resources Staff Scientist

Requisition Number: 2023-1610-14


 

S&ME is a reputable and thriving, 100% employee-owned, multi-disciplined civil engineering firm, offering civil, geotechnical, environmental, and construction materials testing and inspection services. We are proud employee-owners tenaciously working together to solve our clients' most complex challenges. We value eager, passionate, honest, and hard-working employees who strive to make positive impacts on our communities.


 

We are currently seeking a full-time Staff Scientist to join our Natural Resources team in Columbia, South Carolina.


 

Job Snapshot:

As a Natural Resources Staff Scientist, you will be responsible for the performance of environmental projects including office-based and field activities.

  • Support of natural resources projects including regulatory agency coordination, wetland delineations, protected species surveys, and environmental compliance


 

Additional consideration will be given to applicants with GIS experience including providing technical GIS support and production of figures for scientific reports.


 

Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Biological Sciences, Environmental Sciences, Forestry, or a related field.
  • Experience or previous studies in environmental compliance (natural resources)
  • Working knowledge of ESRI's ArcGIS Pro and/or ArcMap software
  • Ability to write and converse on technical matters in English without assistance
  • Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions


 

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience with:
    • Wetland delineations requiring identification of wetland plants, hydrology, and hydric soils
    • Environmental permitting related to wetlands and surface waters
    • Protected species surveys and ecological surveys
  • Advanced GIS experience with ESRI's ArcGIS Pro and/or ArcMap software
  • Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) experience


 

Why S&ME:

Our people are the heartbeat of our company, and with employee ownership at our foundation, we are all vested in the success of each other and S&ME as a whole. Personal and professional growth, fueled by development, leadership, and engagement efforts, propels us forward. Our commitment to our purpose of "helping you prosper" and our culture shines through these programs.


 

Check out this video: https://vimeo.com/857957136 to hear directly from our employee-owners and learn how you can grow and thrive with us.


 

S&ME Benefits to Help You Thrive:

  • Competitive Compensation
  • Medical/ Dental/ Vision Plans
  • Health Savings Account with company contributions/Flexible Spending Account
  • 401K with company matching and Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP)
  • PTO / Holidays with the ability to carryover
  • Credential Incentive Program and Tuition Reimbursement
  • Company Vehicle with gas card (if applicable)
  • Referral Bonuses


 

Does this role align with your career goals and sound like something you would like to be a part of? If so, we would be thrilled to welcome you to the family, visit us to apply: https://www.smeinc.com/careers/


 

This is a full-time position with competitive pay based on experience. The successful candidate must meet the requirements of the company's Fleet Management Program, Substance Policy, and Reference Check Program. Submit resume, cover letter, and salary expectations for consideration. Only qualified candidates with acceptable employment eligibility verification (I-9) will be considered. Visa assistance is not provided. S&ME reserves the right to fill this position with an internal or external candidate at any time during the search. S&ME is not responsible for unauthorized job postings or submissions of resumes using external links/websites.

No candidate/recruiter calls, personal calls, or walk-ins are accepted.