Field Team Lead 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.

EnSafe is accepting applications for a Geologist/Field Team Lead to join our growing office in Pensacola, FL.

Candidates must be willing to work at the EnSafe Pensacola, FL, office. Relocation assistance is available to meet this expectation.

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Field Team Lead to support a diverse range of environmental projects. The ideal candidate has 5 years of experience in environmental site and remedial investigations, feasibility studies, and the design and implementation of remedial solutions for both traditional and emerging contaminants, including PFAS and other complex environmental challenges. This is an excellent opportunity to join and grow with EnSafe, getting involved in a variety of projects for a diverse range of clients across the U.S.

Joining our team means immersing yourself in an atmosphere that nurtures creativity, encourages collaboration across all levels, embraces a supportive culture, and facilitates professional development.

In This Position You Will

• Planning, organizing, scheduling, and leading field and operations and maintenance (O&M) activities.
• Conducting site investigation activities including: drilling, monitoring well installations, downhole geophysics, sampling (soil, groundwater, indoor air, soil gas, sediment, surface water, stormwater, drinking water, building materials, and biota) according to State and EPA SOPs.
• Assisting Project Managers with CERCLA, RCRA, and petroleum projects in various stages.
• Assisting in the preparation of project proposals, estimates, work plans, and technical reports.
• Interacting and interfacing with clients, regulators, and subcontractors onsite
• Assisting in the development of technical recommendations for site assessment and remediation activities.
• Understanding of local, state, and federal environmental regulations.

Minimum Skills And Requirements

• Minimum of a BS in Geology or Hydrogeology, Civil, Mechanical, Environmental Engineering, or an Environmental-Related Science.
• Minimum of 5 years of environmental experience, including oversight of contractors, air, soil, groundwater, wastewater sampling and drilling, field project planning, and execution.
• Professional registration, certification, GIT, geotechnical, and/or geophysics experience are a plus.
• Outstanding proficiency in Microsoft Programs, including Word and Excel.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs. throughout the day.
• Possess current 40-hour OSHA HAZWOPER certification and 8-hour refresher.
• Valid driver’s license to operate a vehicle in the U.S.
• Ability to obtain and maintain background clearance.
• Regional travel up to 40% on an annual basis, including overnight/weekends.

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 of one or more of the foregoing.

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