Staff Environmental Engineer, Environmental Scientist, or Geologist 1
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 Staff Environmental Engineer, Environmental Scientist, or Geologist 1, to join our Knoxville, Tennessee 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 Environmental Engineer, Environmental Scientist, or Geologist 1, you will support experienced engineers and scientists on a wide range of environmental projects in an environment that fosters creativity and collaboration at all levels. EnSafe emphasizes empowering staff to practice our profession passionately and without limitations.
DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
In this role, you will:
- Perform field investigations involving soil, groundwater, surface water, and other media using approved environmental sampling methods.
- Conduct basic construction observation, including field testing, documentation, and quality control activities.
- Assist with operation, maintenance, and performance monitoring of remedial systems, as well as support pilot studies.
- Maintain detailed and accurate field notes, logs, and data records throughout all stages of field and office work.
- Apply academic engineering training to analyze data, perform calculations, and support technical evaluations.
- Support data management tasks, including reduction, organization, and summarization of environmental datasets.
- Contribute to feasibility studies, remedial design tasks, cost estimates, and environmental permitting efforts.
- Assist with producing figures, drawings, and analyses using AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and GIS software.
- Draft technical sections for reports, work plans, and project correspondence.
- Demonstrate safe work practices in field and office environments.
SKILLS/EXPERIENCE
Minimum Skills and Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Geology, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, or a related engineering/science field.
- 3 - 5 years of relevant experience.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, organization, and time‑management abilities.
- Ability to work independently with guidance from senior staff and contribute positively in team settings.
- Eagerness to learn, strong work ethic, flexibility, and problem‑solving mindset.
- Familiarity with environmental sampling, analytical methods, and data interpretation for soil, water, or air.
- Ability to meet physical job requirements, including:
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
- Traversing uneven or sloped terrain.
- Working outdoors in various weather conditions.
- Performing moderate physical activity for extended periods.
- Ability to travel for field assignments, including occasional overnight stays (~25% of the time).
Preferred Skills:
- Master’s degree in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, Geology or related discipline.
- Prior consulting experience.
- Experience with AutoCAD, Civil 3D, or GIS tools.
- OSHA 40-Hour HAZWOPER Certification.
- Asbestos Certification.
- Drone experience and/or license.
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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