Onsite Geologist & Environmental Scientist – Nashville

EnSafe; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

Career development

Wellness programs

Safety culture

Entrepreneurial environment

Job summary

EnSafe in Nashville, TN is seeking a Geologist/Environmental Scientist to join our office onsite. You will support site assessments, investigations, and remediation for municipal, state, and industrial clients under seasoned staff, with growth into greater project responsibilities over time.

The role emphasizes teamwork, technical growth, and client engagement. A 2–6 year background in environmental consulting is preferred, with OSHA HAZWOPER training and valid U.S. driver's license.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Geology, Environmental Science, or related field.
• 2-6 years of professional environmental consulting experience.
• OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER training and certification (current).
• Experience with multi-media environmental sampling (soil, groundwater, surface water, soil gas) and Phase I/II ESAs.
• Familiarity with state and federal environmental regulations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical, critical‑thinking, and problem‑solving abilities.
• Ability to travel 20-30% overnight travel.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and contribute to Work Plans, Phase I and Phase II ESA Reports, and other site investigation/remediation documents.
• Perform and support ESAs, including groundwater, soil, surface water, and soil gas sampling.
• Lead field activities and documentation, including sample collection and logging.
• Coordinate with subcontractors and laboratories for drilling, sampling, and analytics.
• Evaluate environmental data and support technical findings and recommendations.
• Assist with project coordination, schedule tracking, and internal communication.
• Support regulatory compliance and permitting documentation as assigned.
• Participate in internal technical reviews and quality control processes.

Skills

Geology

Environmental Science

HAZWOPER

Field sampling

Regulatory knowledge

Data analysis

Travel 20-30%

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Geology or Environmental Science

Job description

EnSafe in Nashville, TN is seeking a Geologist/Environmental Scientist to join our office onsite. You will support site assessments, investigations, and remediation for municipal, state, and industrial clients under seasoned staff, with growth into greater project responsibilities over time.

The role emphasizes teamwork, technical growth, and client engagement. A 2–6 year background in environmental consulting is preferred, with OSHA HAZWOPER training and valid U.S. driver's license.