Protecting resources. Serving communities.

All In A Day’s Work

At Smith Gardner, we believe that great work begins with great people. Our team values integrity, accountability, and collaboration as we deliver innovative environmental solutions nationwide. Whether you have years of experience in geotechnical engineering or have a passion for environmental remediation, we want to hear from you.

OWN YOUR LEGACY

Being employee-owned means you have an opportunity to share in the responsibility of decision-making, the rewards of growth, and the pride of building a company that reflects our collective values. It fosters long-term thinking and deeper commitment to the work we do.

Build Your Environmental Career

Smith Gardner is growing, and we are always excited to connect with experienced professionals who share our mission. Explore career opportunities in the following areas:

Air Quality

Support solid waste facilities in meeting complex air permitting and compliance requirements. Our air quality staff work on emissions modeling, regulatory reporting, and landfill gas-to-energy projects that make a measurable environmental impact.

CAD / Graphic Design

Transform engineering designs into detailed, accurate visuals that guide real-world work. Whether you’re creating construction drawings, permit exhibits, or spatial graphics, your precision helps drive project success from start to finish.

Engineering

Design infrastructure that performs under pressure—today and decades from now. Civil engineers at Smith Gardner take part in full-lifecycle projects, from facility design and permitting to closure and long-term care.  S+G civil engineers combine technical experience with strong client relationships to deliver solutions that work—on time and on budget.

Open Job Listings:

    • Civil Engineer with BS or MS in site / civil / environmental / bio and ag engineering in our Raleigh or Wilmington, NC office or Columbia, SC office.

Field Services

Support project execution where it matters most—on the ground. From water and gas sampling to drone operations and construction oversight, our field services team plays a critical role in turning plans into real-world outcomes. Whether you’re starting as a technician or managing crews across multiple sites, you’ll work alongside engineers and scientists who value your expertise.

Open Job Listings:

  • Environmental Technician
  • Field Services Manager

Geology / Hydrogeology

Our Geologists / Hydrogeologists support planning, permitting, design, and compliance efforts for municipal solid waste facilities by providing applied geologic and hydrogeologic expertise. This position works collaboratively with civil and environmental engineers to evaluate site conditions, support regulatory submittals, lead groundwater assessments, well installations, and contaminant migration studies that shape monitoring and remediation strategies, and assist with construction and post‑closure monitoring activities for landfills, transfer stations, and related infrastructure.

 

Open Job Listings:

Specialty Areas: Wastewater / Recycling / Compost

Apply your expertise to expand sustainable waste solutions. Whether it’s wastewater treatment, organics recovery, or recycling system planning, your work helps communities reduce impact and recover resources.

Surveying and Geomatics

Work at the intersection of field technology and engineering insight. From boundary surveys and construction staking to drone mapping and LiDAR, you’ll collect and process the spatial data that drives smart decisions and successful projects

Open Job Listings:

  • Surveying Manager with AAS, BS in Civil Engineering Technology, Surveying Technology or Construction Engineering in our Raleigh, NC office – Full position decription HERE
  • Entry level Surveyor (S.I.) with BS in Surveying Technology, Geomatics, Civil, Civil Engineering Technology, Forestry, or Construction Engineering in our Raleigh, NC office – Full position description HERE

If Smith Gardner seems like the company for you, please email your resume and cover letter to:

info@smithgardnerinc.com or brent@smithgardnerinc.com

We look forward to hearing from you and discovering how you can contribute to delivering innovative environmental solutions.

"Solid waste engineers have to know a little bit about everything. There's a diverse range of problems and situations we get to deal with. It's exciting to be in a place where every week is different."

John Fearrington, P.E.

Smith Gardner

"Being able to work in a tight-knit firm—to learn and feed off of each other—that's what brought me to Smith Gardner, and what keeps me here."

Lou Krasuski

Project Manager

Smith Gardner

"There are a lot of opportunities to work on different types of projects, which keeps the work interesting."

Spencer Hollomon, P.E.

Smith Gardner

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

At Smith Gardner, Inc. we are dedicated to fostering an environment that supports the professional growth of all employees. We encourage open dialogue, collaboration, and innovation, and are committed to providing equal access to opportunities for advancement. We welcome and value the unique perspectives that each employee brings to our team and are proud to be an employer that champions diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Smith Gardner, Inc. is committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and fairness. We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law.