Environmental Scientist/Geologist- Field Team Lead

Socket.dev; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee-Owned ESOP

Career development

Wellness initiatives

Safety culture

Flexible, entrepreneurial environment

Job summary

EnSafe is seeking an Environmental Field Team Lead to join our Jacksonville, FL team. The role focuses on leading field activities, overseeing investigations, and coordinating with clients and regulators onsite while ensuring compliance with EPA and state SOPs.

The ideal candidate will have a BS in geology or related field and 3–6 years of environmental field experience, with emphasis on drilling, sampling, and site assessments.

Qualifications

• BS in Geology or related field; 3–6 years environmental field experience.
• Preference for EIT or GIT; ability to obtain PE or PG license.
• Proficiency in MS Word and Excel; excellent written and verbal communication; strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, schedule, and lead field and O&M activities.
• Conduct site investigations including drilling, monitoring wells, downhole geophysics, and sampling per SOPs.
• Assist Project Managers with CERCLA, RCRA projects.
• Assist in preparation of proposals, estimates, work plans, and technical reports.
• Interface with clients, regulators, and subcontractors onsite.
• Develop technical recommendations for site assessment and remediation, understanding regulations.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

MS Office

Education

BS in Geology or related field

Tools

GID / Geotechnical experience

Geophysics experience

Job description

Do you like working with different project teams in a fast-paced environment? Are you interested in joining an organization focused on making a positive impact? If so, we'd like to talk with you about growing with us.

EnSafe is accepting applications for an Environmental Scientist/Geologist/ Field Team Lead to join our team in Jacksonville, FL.

Successful Candidates must be willing to work onsite, in our Jacksonville, FL office. Relocation assistance is available to meet this expectation.

What We Are Looking For:

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Field Team Lead to support a diverse range of environmental projects. The ideal candidate will be eager to contribute to site investigations, feasibility studies, and implementation of remedial solutions for both traditional and emerging contaminants, including PFAS and other complex environmental challenges.

Joining our team means immersing yourself in an environment that nurtures creativity, encourages collaboration across all levels, fosters a supportive culture, and facilitates professional growth.

What You Will Be Doing:

• Planning, organizing, scheduling, and leading field and operations and maintenance (O&M) activities.
• Conducting site investigation activities including; drilling, monitoring well installations, downhole geophysics, sampling (soil, groundwater, indoor air, soil gas, sediment, surface water, stormwater, drinking water, building materials, and biota) according to FDEP and EPA SOPs.
• Assisting Project Managers with CERCLA, RCRA projects in various stages.
• Assisting in the preparation of project proposals, estimates, work plans, and technical reports.
• Interacting and interfacing with clients, regulators, and subcontractors onsite
• Assisting in the development of technical recommendations for site assessment and remediation activities.
• Understanding of local, state, and federal environmental regulations.

What You Will Need:

• Minimum of a BS in Geology or Hydrogeology, Civil, Mechanical, Environmental Engineering, or an Environmental related science.
• Minimum of 3-6 years of environmental experience, including oversight of contractors, air, soil, groundwater, wastewater sampling and drilling, field project planning, and execution.
• Professional registration, certification, GID, geotechnical, and/or geophysics experience are a plus.
• Preferred: EIT or GIT, and the ability to obtain a PE or PG license.
• Outstanding proficiency in Microsoft Programs, including Word and Excel.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs. throughout the day.
• Possess current 40-hour OSHA HAZWOPER certification and 8-hour refreshers.
• Valid driver’s license to operate a vehicle in the U.S.
• Ability to obtain and maintain background clearance.
• Regional travel up to 20% on an annual basis, including overnight/weekends.

Why Join EnSafe?

• Employee-Owned Advantage EnSafe is 100% employee-owned, with an ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan) since 1997. That means when EnSafe succeeds, you succeed too, turning company growth directly into shared rewards.
• Commitment to Growth and Wellness The company supports personalized career development, mentorship, and employee wellness initiatives such as health tracking tools.
• Purpose-Driven Work EnSafe’s mission focuses on impactful environmental, health, and safety consulting—making a real difference in communities and is backed by its long-standing technical credibility.
• Safety as a Value, Not Just a Service Safety is deeply embedded in our culture, prioritizing employee well-being in addition to helping clients maintain compliance. We stress that "safety is part of everything we do."
• A Culture of Freedom & Ownership At EnSafe, our career philosophy is built on freedom. The freedom to take initiative, achieve your goals, and shape your own career path Employees are encouraged to pursue growth in a flexible, entrepreneurial environment.
• Challenging, Creative Work Workdays at EnSafe are anything but ordinary, fast-paced, dynamic, and filled with opportunities to tackle projects in environmental consulting, health & safety, engineering, and technology. Every day calls for creativity, innovation, and agile problem-solving.

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About EnSafe

EnSafe began as a two-person firm in 1980, navigating complex regulatory compliance issues on behalf of our clients. We nurture our people with growth and development opportunities. We build enduring, trustful relationships with each of our clients, with a focus on high ethical and safety standards. We build this reputation by attracting high-quality people and retaining them for the long term.

At EnSafe, we are dedicated to fostering a diverse and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles at our company.

EnSafe is committed to being an EEO employer and all qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, age (except for bona fide occupational qualifications), sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military or veteran status, any other status protected by federal, state, or local law, or association with a person on the basis on one or more of the foregoing.

Check us out on the web at www.ensafe.com

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