Assistant Project Manager, Environmental Engineer or Geologist

EnSafe•Houston, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

EnSafe is seeking a full-time Assistant Project Manager, Environmental Engineer or Geologist for its Houston, Texas office. The role supports a variety of environmental consulting projects for diverse clients and offers opportunities to collaborate across project teams in a fast-paced, supportive environment that encourages creativity, professional growth, and initiative. The position supports and performs environmental assessment, investigation, remediation, and compliance work with guidance from senior technical staff and project managers. Work includes coordinating project delivery, field investigations, technical documentation, regulatory compliance, subcontractors, client relationships, and business development. The role may also provide technical guidance and project leadership to junior staff. Regional travel of up to 20%, including occasional overnight travel, is required. EnSafe is a 100% employee-owned company through its ESOP, established in 1997. The company describes its work as purpose-driven environmental, health, and safety consulting and highlights career development, mentorship, wellness initiatives, employee well-being, and a flexible, entrepreneurial culture. EnSafe states that it is committed to a diverse and authentic workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering, Geology, or a related field.
Engineer in Training (EIT) or Geologist in Training (GIT) certification.
5–10 years of experience in environmental consulting, site assessment, remediation, or related environmental services.
Working knowledge of state and federal environmental regulations, including TRRP.
OSHA 40-Hour HAZWOPER certification, or ability to obtain it.
Strong technical writing, verbal communication, and client relationship skills.
Excellent problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities.
Ability to manage multiple priorities while working independently and collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.
Willingness and ability to travel regionally up to 20%, including occasional overnight travel.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Environmental Engineering, Geology, or a related field.
Texas Professional Engineer (PE) or Professional Geologist (PG) license, or ability to obtain licensure.
OSHA 40-Hour HAZWOPER Supervisor Training and current refresher certifications.
OSHA 30-Hour Construction Training.
2+ years of experience managing project tasks, budgets, schedules, subcontractors, and field activities.
Experience supporting business development, proposal preparation, and client relationship management.

Responsibilities

Manage and perform tasks supporting environmental assessment, investigation, and remediation projects, with support from senior technical staff and senior project managers.
Support development of project-specific scopes, schedules, budgets, and resources to ensure successful project delivery.
Communicate with clients, regulatory agencies, subcontractors, and project stakeholders.
Oversee field investigations involving soil, groundwater, sediment, surface water, soil gas, vapor intrusion, and indoor air assessments.
Develop and review technical reports, work plans, cost estimates, and remediation strategies.
Interpret environmental data and collaborate with technical teams to support project objectives and regulatory compliance.
Manage subcontractors and coordinate project activities across multidisciplinary teams.
Support business development through client relationship management, proposal support, and identification of new opportunities.
Promote a strong culture of safety, quality, and risk management.
Support junior staff development through technical guidance and project leadership.
Provide environmental compliance support to senior regulatory specialists, including permitting or registration data collection, data analysis, regulatory compliance evaluation, and assessment.