Phase I ESA Project Lead - Environmental Scientist

EnSafe Inc.; Lakewood (CA); On-site; USD 72,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee ownership

Career growth and wellness

Purpose‑driven work

Safety culture

Freedom & ownership

Creative challenges

Job summary

EnSafe is seeking a full-time Environmental Scientist/Project Manager to join our team at our San Diego or Long Beach, CA offices. This role requires onsite work and potential relocation assistance.

You will manage Phase I ESA projects across California, with exposure to Phase II, environmental sampling, and PFAS risk evaluation. You will collaborate with project teams, mentor junior staff, and contribute to business development while delivering technically sound Phase I ESA reports and

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.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, Geology, Environmental Engineering, or a related scientific or engineering discipline

Job description

EnSafe is seeking a full-time Environmental Scientist/Project Manager to join our team at our San Diego or Long Beach, CA offices. This role requires onsite work and potential relocation assistance.

You will manage Phase I ESA projects across California, with exposure to Phase II, environmental sampling, and PFAS risk evaluation. You will collaborate with project teams, mentor junior staff, and contribute to business development while delivering technically sound Phase I ESA reports and