Geologist/Environmental Scientist

EnSafe; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Employee ownership (ESOP)

Job summary

EnSafe is seeking a Geologist or Environmental Scientist to join our Nashville, TN office onsite. You will support environmental site assessments, investigations, and remediation projects for municipal, state government, and industrial clients under senior staff guidance. Relocation assistance may be provided.

The role offers growth into broader project responsibilities in a collaborative environment that values technical growth, problem-solving, and career development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Geology, Environmental Science, or related field required.
• 2–6 years of professional environmental consulting experience.
• HAZWOPPER 40-hour training and certification current.
• Experience with multi-media environmental sampling and Phase I/II ESAs.
• Familiarity with state and federal environmental regulations.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Valid U.S. driver's license; ability to travel 20–30% overnight.

Responsibilities

• Prepare Work Plans and Phase I/II ESA reports and related documents.
• Conduct groundwater, soil, surface water, and soil gas sampling.
• Lead field activities and documentation with health and safety protocols.
• Coordinate with subcontractors and laboratories for sampling and analysis.
• Evaluate environmental data and develop technical findings and recommendations.
• Assist with project coordination, scheduling, and internal communication.
• Support regulatory compliance and permitting documentation.
• Participate in internal technical reviews and quality control.

Skills

Communication

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Travel readiness

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree in Geology, Environmental Science, or related field

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

VOAP familiarity

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 a Geologist or Environmental Scientist to join our Nashville, TN office. This position is expected to work onsite in the Nashville office. Relocation support may be provided to meet this requirement.

What We Are Looking For

We are seeking a Geologist/Environmental Scientist who is proactive, solution-oriented, and eager to continue developing their technical expertise. The ideal candidate will support environmental site assessments, investigations, and remediation projects for municipal, state government, and industrial clients under the mentorship of project managers and senior technical staff, with the opportunity to grow into increased project responsibilities over time.

This role offers the opportunity to work on a diverse range of projects in a collaborative environment that encourages technical growth, problem-solving, and career development. EnSafe empowers our staff to pursue their profession with purpose, support, and room to grow.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

In this position, you will:

• Prepare and contribute to Work Plans, Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessment Reports, and other technical documents related to site investigation and remediation.
• Perform and support environmental site assessments, including groundwater, soil, surface water, and soil gas sampling.
• Conduct and lead field activities and documentation, including sample collection, logging, and adherence to health and safety protocols.
• Coordinate with subcontractors and laboratories for drilling, sampling, and analytical services.
• Evaluate environmental data and support the development of technical findings and recommendations.
• Assist with project coordination, including schedule tracking, task execution, and internal communication.
• Support regulatory compliance and permitting documentation as assigned.
• Participate in internal technical reviews and quality control processes.

SKILLS/EXPERIENCE

Minimum Skills and Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Geology, Environmental Science, or related field.
• 2-6 years of professional experience in the environmental consulting industry.
• OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER training and certification (current).
• Proven experience with multi-media environmental sampling (soil, groundwater, surface water, soil gas) and conducting environmental site assessments (Phase I and Phase II).
• Familiarity with applicable state and federal environmental regulations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving abilities.
• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Ability to travel 20-30% overnight travel.
• Valid U.S. driver's license and ability to operate a motor vehicle.

Preferred Skills:

• Geologist in Training (GIT) or Professional Geologist (PG) License.
• Master's degree in Geology, Environmental Science or related field.
• Experience with the TDEC Voluntary Oversight and Assistance Program (VOAP).
• Prior experience supporting remedial investigations and corrective action activities.
• Experience coordinating field efforts with subcontractors and laboratories.
• Familiarity with data management, regulatory submittals, and quality control processes.

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.

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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