Staff Geologist

EnSafe Inc.; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee ownership

Growth & wellness

Impactful work

Safety culture

Freedom & ownership

Challenging projects

Job summary

EnSafe Inc. in Dallas, Texas is seeking a Staff Geologist to join a multidisciplinary team on environmental consulting projects across the globe. You will gain hands-on experience in investigations, site characterization, remediation, and regulatory submittals.

The role emphasizes professional growth, collaboration with engineers and scientists, and opportunities to contribute to environmental compliance and data analysis using GIS and related tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Geology or a related environmental discipline.
• 0-2 years of relevant environmental consulting, geology, hydrogeology, or field experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication, attention to detail, organization, and time-management abilities.
• Ability to work independently and in multidisciplinary teams.
• Willingness to travel for field assignments.
• Physical ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work outdoors.

Responsibilities

• Perform environmental field investigations involving soil, groundwater, surface water, sediment, soil vapor, and other media.
• Support environmental site assessments, subsurface investigations, and site characterization.
• Assist with soil logging, monitoring well installation oversight, groundwater gauging and sampling, and data collection.
• Conduct field observations during remediation, construction, and environmental monitoring activities.
• Support operation, maintenance, and performance monitoring of remedial systems and pilot studies.
• Prepare maps, figures, and exhibits using GIS, databases, and other software.
• Collaborate with project teams to support environmental compliance, permitting, and remediation projects.

Skills

Communication

Independent work

Detail-oriented

Time management

Teamwork

Adaptability

Education

Bachelors in Geology

Hydrogeology knowledge

Environmental science background

Tools

GIS software

Microsoft Office

Environmental databases

Groundwater modeling tools

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.

We are currently seeking a Staff Geologist to work full-time in our Dallas, Texas office. This is an excellent opportunity to join and grow EnSafe, getting involved in a variety of projects for a diverse range of clients across the globe.

As a Staff Geologist, you will work alongside experienced geologists, engineers, and environmental scientists on a wide range of environmental consulting projects. This position offers hands‑on experience in environmental investigation, environmental due diligence, site characterization, remediation, and compliance projects while providing opportunities for professional growth and development. EnSafe emphasizes empowering staff to practice our profession passionately and without limitations.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

In this role, you will:

• Perform environmental field investigations involving soil, groundwater, surface water, sediment, soil vapor, and other media using approved sampling methods.
• Support environmental site assessments, subsurface investigations, and site characterization activities.
• Assist with soil logging, monitoring well installation oversight, groundwater gauging and sampling, and collection of environmental data.
• Conduct field observations during remediation, construction, and environmental monitoring activities.
• Support the operation, maintenance, and performance monitoring of remedial systems and pilot studies.
• Maintain detailed and accurate field notes, boring logs, sampling records, and chain‑of‑custody documentation.
• Interpret environmental and geological data to support project evaluations and technical recommendations.
• Manage, organize, and summarize environmental datasets for project reporting and analysis.
• Assist with the preparation of technical reports, work plans, regulatory submittals, and project correspondence.
• Prepare maps, figures, and exhibits using GIS, database, and other technical software.
• Collaborate with project teams to support environmental compliance, permitting, and remediation projects.
• Demonstrate safe work practices and maintain compliance with health and safety requirements in both field and office environments.

SKILLS/EXPERIENCE

Minimum Skills and Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Geology, Environmental Science, Hydrogeology, Earth Sciences, Geological Engineering, or a related environmental discipline.
• 0-2 years of relevant environmental consulting, geology, hydrogeology, or field investigation experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, attention to detail, organization, and time‑management abilities.
• Ability to work independently under guidance from senior staff and contribute effectively within multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong work ethic, initiative, adaptability, and willingness to learn.
• Familiarity with environmental sampling techniques, field documentation, and environmental data interpretation.
• Basic understanding of geology, hydrogeology, groundwater systems, and contaminant transport principles.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and technical data management.
• Ability to meet physical job requirements, including:
  • Lifting up to 50 pounds.
  • Traversing uneven or rugged terrain.
  • Working outdoors in varying weather conditions.
  • Performing moderate physical activity for extended periods.
• Ability to travel for field assignments, including occasional overnight stays.

Preferred Skills

• Master's degree in Geology, Hydrogeology, Environmental Science, or a related discipline.
• Experience with GIS software, environmental databases, or groundwater modeling tools.
• OSHA 40‑Hour HAZWOPER certification.
• Experience with environmental site assessments, groundwater monitoring, soil logging, or remediation projects.
• Progress toward or interest in obtaining Geoscientist‑In‑Training certification and eventual Professional Geoscientist (PG) licensure in Texas

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.

As set forth in EnSafe Inc.’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy,we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.

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