Industrial Hygienist

Job Description

Job Description

Industrial Hygienist

Requisition Number: 2025-1580-08

S&ME is seeking a seasoned Industrial Hygienist to join our environmental team in Greensboro, North Carolina . Your expertise will drive the evaluation of hazardous materials, workplace exposures, and indoor environmental quality. This role offers an exciting mix of project leadership, client engagement, mentoring junior staff, and supporting business development initiatives.

At S&ME, we have a history of delivering innovative geotechnical, civil, environmental, and construction material testing for over 50 years. Over the decades, we have grown into a trusted partner for clients across various industries, including transportation, energy, water, waste management, education, government, commercial, industrial, and more. Our commitment to technical excellence and integrity has established us as a leader in our field.

Why Work at S&ME?

• Professional Growth: We believe in providing continuous learning opportunities, mentorship programs, and a supportive work environment. Let us tell you more about that!
• Innovative Projects: Join a team that works on diverse and challenging projects of all sizes and complexities, including but not limited to airports, solar farms, power plants, schools, trails, mixed-use, sports stadiums, dams, museums, and more.
• Inclusive Culture: Our culture is built on collaboration and mutual respect. We want you to want to come into the office to build relationships, laugh together, learn from each other, and enjoy the time with your teammates and colleagues.
• Work-Life Balance: We strive to offer 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.
• Community Impact: Our work creates lasting, positive impacts on the communities we serve. We pride ourselves on our technical excellence, quality work, and client satisfaction to continue making a difference.

About The Role:

As an Industrial Hygienist, you'll take a leadership role in managing and guiding technical work across a wide range of environmental health and safety projects. You'll be responsible for directing field investigations, interpreting results, and delivering strategic recommendations through detailed documentation and client-focused communication.

• Conduct comprehensive exposure assessments including chemical, noise, mold, and hazardous material evaluations.
• Manage sample collection and documentation with a focus on accuracy, efficiency, and compliance with quality standards.
• Lead preparation of technical reports and ensure deliverables meet both regulatory and company standards.
• Review and approve routine project data and field reports not requiring advanced technical analysis.
• Draft project scopes, budgets, and proposals for hazardous materials surveys and remediation plans, subject to senior-level review.
• Represent the company in client meetings and industry groups, supporting outreach and client relationship development.
• Initiate and cultivate client interactions to expand our service offerings and grow project portfolios.
• Provide guidance and field support to early-career staff, fostering professional development and technical skill-building.

About You:

• You have a Bachelor's degree in Public Health, Industrial Hygiene, Occupational Safety and Health, or other related sciences.
• You have 4+ years of industrial hygiene field sampling experience.
• You have strong communication skills, with a particular talent for writing clear, professional technical documents and proposals.

Working Conditions and Physical Demands:
You are willing and able to perform the physical demands of this position with the use of Company-provided Personal Protective Equipment such as:

• Working outdoors the majority of the time in varying weather conditions.
• Routinely lifting and carrying 40-50 lbs. (field/laboratory samples and equipment).

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
• 100% Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• 401K with Company Matching
• PTO with Rollover
• Maternity/Paternity Leave
• Employee Recognition Program
• Credential Incentive Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Company Vehicle with Fuel Card for Project-Based Work
• $2,000 Referral Bonuses & More!

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.