Field Geotechnical Engineer / Geologist (Nuclear)

Job overview

The Field Geotechnical Engineer / Geologist (Nuclear) role is field-based, with flexibility to be based in Knoxville, Charlotte, Raleigh, Columbia, Atlanta, Greenville-Spartanburg, or Columbus. Compensation is described as competitive and based on experience, with no numeric amount specified. S&ME provides geotechnical, civil, environmental, and construction materials engineering services, including work supporting nuclear projects. The role supports civil, geotechnical, and environmental projects through field exploration, subsurface data analysis, technical reporting, and construction and environmental inspections. Its work contributes to site evaluation, permitting, licensing, construction quality assurance, and project compliance at nuclear sites and other projects.

What you'll do

• Conduct fieldwork including soil borings, drilling oversight, monitoring well installation, and in-situ testing
• classify soil and rock and oversee sample collection
• analyze subsurface conditions and data
• support laboratory testing and engineering recommendations
• prepare technical reports and figures
• perform construction and environmental inspections
• coordinate with contractors, laboratories, clients, and project teams.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

field geotechnical engineer

geologist

nuclear projects

field investigations

subsurface exploration

charlotte nc

s&me

10 days on/4 days off

travel required

geotechnical engineering

environmental inspections

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision plans
• HSA and FSA options
• wellness program
• pet insurance
• employee stock ownership plan with 5% company contribution
• 401(k)
• paid holidays and PTO
• paid parental leave
• mentorship
• tuition reimbursement
• company vehicle and fuel card for project-based roles.

Why this role

Requires out-of-state travel for months at a time and a 10-days-on/4-days-off rotation during field assignments; bachelor’s degree and two years of relevant experience required; EIT, GIT, PE, or PG is a plus; visa assistance is not available.

About the employer

S&ME, Inc. is hiring for this role. Industry: Engineering Services. Sector: 54.