Geophysicist jobs in Chattanooga, TN

S&ME is in search of a seasoned Senior Geophysicist to play a crucial part in driving the progress of our projects across S&ME, leveraging your proficiency in geophysical investigations and analysis. This individual can be located in one of our three offices in Chattanooga, TN; Charlotte, NC; or Cincinnati, OH.

What You Will Do:

• Position responsibilities will primarily focus on business development and technical assistance for our growing geophysical service line within S&ME.
• Support the geographic growth of our geophysical services through client relationships and marketing within our regional footprint.
• Assist, mentor, and educate our current staff professionals with the coordination and implementation of near-surface geophysical surveys to supplement our geotechnical exploration, energy, environmental, transportation, and construction services.
• Final review and approval of proposals, reports, designs, permits, and other project requirements.
• Work closely with clients to understand project requirements and deliver solutions that meet or exceed expectations.
• Conduct geophysical surveys using a variety of methods which include, but are not limited to, electrical resistivity, electromagnetics, ground penetrating radar, borehole geophysical logging, gravity, and near-surface seismic methods.
• Stay current with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in geophysics.

Who You Are:

• You have a BS or MS degree in Geophysics, Geology, or other related field
• You have 10 years of experience working in the field of near-surface geophysics relating to engineering, transportation, and environmental sciences
• You have professional experience processing and interpreting various shallow geophysical data
• You have strong client and business development skills
• You are proficient in using a variety of geophysical instrumentation and software for data acquisition and analysis
• You are willing to travel as necessary for project related activities

Who We Are:

We are S&ME. For over 50 years, our collaborative approach to geotechnical, civil, environmental, and construction materials has offered innovative solutions to solve our clients' most complex challenges. Together, our work results in lasting positive community impacts across the country.

Collectively, we are 1000 proud employee-owners across 10 states and value eager, passionate, honest, and hard-working employees who strive to make positive impacts on our communities. With employee ownership at our foundation, we are all vested in the success of each other and S&ME. We know that creating an environment where employees can grow and flourish, both professionally and personally, leads to our collective drive for success. That's why we put our employees first in everything from safety to opportunity.

Check out this video https://bit.ly/41l9Kt2 to hear directly from our employee-owners on what it's like working at S&ME.

What We Offer:

We offer competitive pay and benefits, including ESOP and well-being programs to support you and your family, and 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
• 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

If you are seeking a challenging and rewarding career with a firm committed to our employees and providing quality service to our clients, join us! Please visit our careers page to learn more about us: https://www.smeinc.com/

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.

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