Project Geologist

EnSafe • Tampa, FL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

EnSafe is seeking a Florida-licensed Project Geologist for its Tampa, Florida office. This full-time role leads environmental assessment and remediation projects, combining hands-on field leadership, Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessment work, technical reporting, client and regulator interaction, and project management from proposal development through regulatory closure. The position offers the opportunity to balance fieldwork and technical problem-solving with client relationship building across a diverse portfolio of projects in a collaborative, innovative, and supportive environment.

The Project Geologist manages assessment and remediation projects, prepares proposals and technical deliverables, oversees field investigations, interprets environmental data, and develops recommendations for assessment, remediation, and closure. The role also serves as a key contact for clients, regulators, contractors, and other stakeholders, while providing technical guidance to junior staff and supporting business development.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Geology, Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, or a related field.
• Professional Geologist (PG) license in Florida.
• 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 reporting.
• Strong technical writing skills and comfort interacting directly with developers, contractors, and regulatory personnel.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively independently and as part of a team.
• Willingness to travel up to 30%.
• Valid driver's license.

Nice To Haves

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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, including planning, field execution, data interpretation, and reporting.
• Develop and prepare Quality Assurance Project Plans, Sampling and Analysis Plans, Site Assessment Reports, Remedial Action Plans, Brownfield documentation, and other technical deliverables.
• Apply knowledge of Florida Department of Environmental Protection regulations concerning site assessment, remediation, closure, and regulatory communications and 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 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.
• Maintain client relationships and identify project opportunities to support business development.
• Travel as needed, up to 30%.

Benefits

• Employee ownership through an ESOP; EnSafe has been 100% employee-owned since 1997.
• Relocation assistance may be offered to meet the in-office location expectation.
• Personalized career development and mentorship.
• Employee wellness initiatives, including health tracking tools.
• Flexible, entrepreneurial environment that encourages employees to take initiative and shape their career paths.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level