Project Geologist

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 full-time Project Geologist to join our team of professionals at our Tampa, FL office.  Relocation assistance may be offered to meet the in office location expectation.

What we are looking for 

We are seeking a Florida-licensed Project Geologist to lead environmental assessment and remediation projects in Tampa. This role combines hands-on field leadership, Phase I/II ESA work, technical reporting, client and regulator interaction, and project management from proposal through regulatory closure. It is a strong opportunity for someone who enjoys balancing fieldwork, technical problem-solving, and building client relationships across a diverse portfolio of projects. 

Joining our team means working in a collaborative, innovative, and supportive environment where you can make an impact and grow your career.  

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES 

In this position, you will: 

• Manage and execute environmental site assessment and remediation projects from proposal development through site closure. 
• Prepare technical proposals, scopes of work, and cost estimates for environmental assessment and remediation projects. 
• Lead and perform Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs), including planning, field execution, data interpretation, and reporting. 
• Develop and prepare Quality Assurance Project Plans (QAPPs), Sampling and Analysis Plans (SAPs), Site Assessment Reports (SARs), Remedial Action Plans (RAPs), Brownfield documentation, and other technical deliverables. 
• Demonstrate effective knowledge of Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) regulations related to site assessment, remediation, closure, and regulatory communications/negotiations. 
• Plan, coordinate, and oversee field activities, including drilling investigations, monitoring well installation, and subcontractor management. 
• Conduct environmental investigations involving soil, groundwater, surface water, sediment, soil gas, indoor air, and vapor intrusion sampling. 
• Compile and interpret environmental data, evaluate contaminant fate and transport, and develop practical recommendations for assessment, remediation, and closure strategies. 
• Prepare clear, concise field notes, sampling logs, boring logs with soil classifications, well construction details, technical reports, and regulatory submittals in accordance with client and agency requirements. 
• Serve as a primary point of contact for clients, regulators, contractors, and project stakeholders. 
• Support environmental remediation projects from investigation through corrective action and regulatory closure. 
• Mentor junior staff and provide technical guidance on field activities, data interpretation, and report preparation. 
• Support business development efforts by maintaining client relationships and identifying project work opportunities. 

SKILLS/EXPERIENCE 

Minimum Skills and Requirements: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Geology, Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, or related field. 
• Professional Geologist (PG) license in FL. 
• 6-15 years of experience in environmental site assessment and remediation. 
• Experience managing projects from proposal development through regulatory closure. 
• Strong background in field planning and implementation, contractor management and oversight, data evaluation, and technical reports as noted above. 
• Strong technical writing capability and comfort interacting directly with developers, contractors, and regulatory personnel. Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively both independently and as part of a team. 
• Willingness to travel (up to 30%) and possess a valid driver's license. 

Preferred Skills: 

• Brownfield assessment and redevelopment experience. 
• Knowledge of CERCLA and RCRA programs and associated documentation. 
• OSHA 40-Hour HAZWOPER certification. 
• Experience managing project budgets, schedules, and junior staff. 

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.

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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.

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