Onsite Environmental Scientist & Phase I Project Manager

EnSafe Inc.; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee-Owned ESOP

Growth & Wellness programs

Purpose‑Driven Work

Safety culture

Job summary

EnSafe Inc. in San Diego, CA is seeking a full-time Environmental Scientist/Project Manager to join our team. The role focuses on managing Phase I Environmental Site Assessments and related due diligence for clients across California and beyond.

You will lead site assessments, prepare technically sound Phase I ESA reports, mentor junior staff, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams in a fast-paced environment, with onsite work as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, geology, environmental engineering, or a related scientific or engineering discipline.
• Approximately 6 or more years of relevant environmental consulting experience.
• Demonstrated experience preparing Phase I Environmental Site Assessments.
• Strong technical writing and report preparation skills.
• Ability to independently conduct site reconnaissance and evaluate environmental conditions.
• Working knowledge of environmental due diligence practices and applicable federal and state environmental regulations.
• Ability to manage schedules, budgets, client expectations, and multiple concurrent assignments.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong critical-thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Ability and willingness to travel to support project work.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to perform field activities associated with environmental site assessments.

Responsibilities

• Perform and manage Phase I Environmental Site Assessments in accordance with ASTM and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Conduct site reconnaissance, historical research, regulatory database review, interviews, and other due diligence activities.
• Prepare clear, technically sound Phase I ESA reports and recommendations.
• Manage multiple Phase I ESA projects, including scope, schedule, budget, subcontractors, client communication, and deliverables.
• Provide technical and peer review of Phase I ESA reports as experience permits.
• Support Phase II environmental site investigations and other due diligence activities when warranted.
• Plan and conduct environmental sampling activities involving soil, groundwater, soil vapor, indoor air, surface water, or other environmental media.
• Prepare work plans, technical memoranda, investigation reports, and proposals.
• Communicate findings and environmental risk considerations clearly to clients and project teams.
• Coordinate work with junior staff and provide technical guidance and mentoring.
• Support environmental compliance projects based on experience and workload, which may include hazardous materials and hazardous waste management, SPCC, stormwater, wastewater, EPCRA/Tier II, or related regulatory requirements.
• Participate in business development activities, including preparation of scopes, budgets, proposals, and support for existing client relationships.
• Travel periodically to project sites throughout California and as needed, elsewhere in the United States.

Skills

Technical writing

Report writing

Communication

Travel readiness

Driver's license

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in environmental science

Job description

EnSafe Inc. in San Diego, CA is seeking a full-time Environmental Scientist/Project Manager to join our team. The role focuses on managing Phase I Environmental Site Assessments and related due diligence for clients across California and beyond.

You will lead site assessments, prepare technically sound Phase I ESA reports, mentor junior staff, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams in a fast-paced environment, with onsite work as needed.