Environmental Engineer (PE)

smeinc; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Holidays & PTO

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Recognition Program

Job summary

S&ME is seeking an Environmental Engineer to join our Charlotte, NC team, leading a diverse portfolio and mentoring engineers and geologists. You will drive growth, oversee field and design work, and collaborate with clients across various industries.

You'll support business development, manage projects end-to-end, and contribute to shaping our environmental services expansion in the region. This role emphasizes leadership, client engagement, and technical excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering or related field.
• 8+ years of environmental engineering experience.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Strong project management, leadership, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead Projects: Manage all phases of projects, including scoping, budgeting, execution, reporting, and client communication.
• Technical Oversight: Provide expertise in soil and groundwater remediation, vapor intrusion, and related areas.
• Field & Design Work: Oversee field investigations and prepare design recommendations for complex site conditions.
• Mentorship: Guide engineers and staff, supporting growth and training.
• Business Development: Leverage local market knowledge to identify and pursue opportunities.

Skills

Project management

Team leadership

Business writing

Technical writing

Mentorship

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering

Job description

Environmental Engineer

Requisition Number: 2026-1350-03

S&ME is seeking an experienced Environmental Engineer to join our Charlotte, NC team, one of the highest-performing offices in our company and a key driver of our future growth. This is a unique opportunity for a motivated professional who wants more than project management. We're looking for someone who is excited to help shape the future of our environmental practice, influence strategic growth, mentor emerging talent, and make a lasting impact on both our clients and our organization.

As a 100% employee-owned firm, we can offer more than a career path. We can offer the opportunity to directly influence the success of the business while sharing in that success through employee ownership. Here, leadership visibility, financial reward, professional growth, and personal impact go hand-in-hand.

About The Role:

As an Environmental Engineer, you will work in a fast-paced environment where you'll lead and contribute to a diverse portfolio of projects across multiple industries, collaborate with technical experts throughout the company, and help drive the continued expansion of our environmental services throughout the region. You'll supervise and mentor a team of engineers and geologists, supporting their growth through guidance and training. If you're energized by variety, client engagement, and building something meaningful, this is the opportunity for you.

We can offer dynamic projects so if you like variety, this is for you. Clients include power & utility, retail such as Target and Walmart, USTs, colleges & universities, multi-family, state contracts, local developers, brownfields, municipal & government, and more.

• Lead Projects: Manage all phases of projects, including scoping, budgeting, execution, reporting, and client communication.
• Technical Oversight: Provide expertise in a variety of projects, including but not limited to soil and groundwater remediation and design, vapor intrusion, mitigation system design/installation, contaminated site management, and emerging contaminant investigations (PFAS).
• Field & Design Work: Oversee field investigations (drilling, sampling, data collection) and prepare design recommendations for complex or unusual site conditions.
• Mentorship: Guide and support engineers, geologists, and technical staff, fostering career development and in-house training.
• Business Development: Leverage your local market knowledge and relationships to identify, pursue, and secure project opportunities. Collaborate with clients to build trust and expand S&ME's presence.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering, or a closely related engineering field
• 8+ years of environmental engineering experience
• Professional Engineer (PE) license
• Excellent project management skills and team leadership
• Excellent business and technical writing skills
• Desire to contribute to business growth and mentor developing professionals

Grow With Us:

At S&ME, your career growth matters. You'll receive professional training, work on exciting projects, and be part of a company that truly invests in its people. This is more than a job, it's a chance to build a long-term career in the engineering and construction industry. S&ME provides a comprehensive benefits package to support you and your family, as well as career development resources. Come grow and thrive with us at S&ME!

• Medical, Dental & Vision Plans with HSA and FSA options
• Wellness Program with premium discounts
• Pet Insurance
• 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
• Mentorship & Career Development Programs
• Credential Incentive Program - get rewarded for advancing your skills
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Recognition Program
• Company Vehicle & Fuel Card - for project-based roles
• $2,000 Employee Referral Bonuses - and 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.