Industrial Hygienist

Industrial Hygienist

Requisition Number: 2026-11580-05A

Are you looking for a role that offers the perfect blend of fieldwork, training, and mentorship? S&ME is looking for a motivated and passionate Industrial Hygienist to join our Environmental team in Greensboro, North Carolina. Join us at S&ME!

Build Your Career. Own Your Future.

At S&ME, you're more than just an employee, you're an employee-owner of a 100% employee-owned company that has been solving complex geotechnical, civil, environmental, and construction materials testing challenges for over 50 years. We're invested in your success and offer a career path with growth opportunities, training, and hands-on experience. Join a team that values safety, integrity, and teamwork while offering industry-leading benefits designed to help you thrive - on and off the job, including but not limited to:

• Medical, Dental & Vision Plans with HSA and FSA options
• 100% Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) with a minimum of 5% company contribution
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Paid Holidays and Paid Time Off (PTO) - with rollover options
• Maternity/ Parental Leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Company vehicle & fuel card for project-based work
• Employee recognition & credential incentive programs
• $2,000 referral bonuses and more!

Your Role: Hands-On, Impactful, and Fast-Paced

As an Industrial Hygienist, you will conduct hazardous building material assessments and surveys, with a primary focus on asbestos, lead-based paint, and indoor air quality concerns such as mold. Responsibilities may include air monitoring during renovation and demolition projects, preparing reports, maintaining and calibrating equipment, and participating in quality control programs. Depending on experience, technicians may assist under direct supervision, work independently on complex projects, or lead teams and manage large-scale assessments. This is an excellent opportunity to grow your expertise in industrial hygiene and environmental health.

• Hazardous Building Material Surveys: Perform or assist with asbestos, lead-based paint, and other hazardous material assessments on job sites, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
• Air Monitoring and Sampling: Conduct regulatory air monitoring during renovation and demolition projects, including personal and area exposure assessments.
• Reporting and Documentation: Prepare accurate field reports and client data summaries, ranging from basic documentation to complex analysis depending on experience level.
• Equipment Maintenance and Calibration: Maintain, calibrate, and manage monitoring equipment to ensure proper functionality and adherence to quality control programs.
• Team Coordination and Quality Control: Collaborate with project managers and technicians, participate in quality control programs, and, for senior-level roles, lead project teams and oversee large-scale assessments.

What We're Looking For:

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

What to Expect: Field Work, Schedule & Travel

Perform the physical demands of the position with the use of company-provided Personal Protective Equipment such as:

• Working outdoors in varying weather conditions
• Walking over rough, uneven terrain and standing (potentially up to 12 hours a day)
• Climb ladders/scaffolding with equipment
• Routinely lifting and carrying 40-50lbs (field/laboratory samples and equipment)
• Working outside of normal business hours and traveling as project needs arise

Why Join Us?

At S&ME, your career growth matters, you matter. You'll receive professional training, mentorship, and support to work on challenging projects, and be part of a company that truly invests in its people. Every employee benefits from our employee-ownership program, no matter your role. This is more than a job; it's a chance to build a long-term career in the engineering and construction industry.

Ready to Get Started? Apply today and take the first step toward an exciting future with S&ME!

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.