Nuclear Geotechnical Field Engineer

S&ME Inc.; Mauldin (SC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Plans

ESOP with 5% company contribution

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Holidays and PTO

Paid Maternity & Parental Leave

Mentorship & Career Development

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Recognition Program

Company Vehicle & Fuel Card

Referral Bonuses

Job summary

S&ME Inc. is seeking an early-career Field Geotechnical Engineer or Geologist to support civil, geotechnical, and environmental projects with a focus on nuclear sites.

You will work in field-heavy environments, contributing to site selection, exploration, QA, and regulatory coordination. The role involves travel to Knoxville, Charlotte, Raleigh, Columbia, Atlanta, Greenville-Spartanburg, and Columbus with a 10 days on / 4 days off rotation.

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience in geotechnical engineering, geology, or consulting.
• Field subsurface exploration experience is required.
• EIT, GIT, Professional Engineer (PE), or Professional Geologist (PG) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Field Investigations & Exploration: conduct fieldwork including soil borings, drilling oversight, monitoring well installation, and in situ testing.
• Data Analysis & Technical Support: analyze subsurface conditions and interpret geological and geotechnical data; support lab testing programs.
• Reporting & Documentation: prepare data tables, figures, and technical reports for client/review; ensure regulatory compliance.
• Construction & Environmental Inspections: perform inspections and document conditions per plans and regulations.
• Collaboration & Communication: coordinate with drilling contractors, labs, vendors, and project teams; communicate with clients and regulators.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Geology, or a related field

Job description

S&ME Inc. is seeking an early-career Field Geotechnical Engineer or Geologist to support civil, geotechnical, and environmental projects with a focus on nuclear sites.

You will work in field-heavy environments, contributing to site selection, exploration, QA, and regulatory coordination. The role involves travel to Knoxville, Charlotte, Raleigh, Columbia, Atlanta, Greenville-Spartanburg, and Columbus with a 10 days on / 4 days off rotation.