Senior Environmental Science Jobs in Spring Hill, TN

We are currently seeking a full-time Senior Environmental Project Manager for our Memphis, TN 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 Senior Environmental Project Manager, you will lead and support complex environmental and geologic projects in an environment that fosters creativity, collaboration at all levels, a culture of support, and professional growth. EnSafe emphasizes empowering staff to practice our profession passionately and without limitations.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
In this position, you will:

• Lead multiple environmental and geologic projects, maintaining scope, schedule, budget, quality objectives, and client relationships effectively.
• Lead and oversee field activities, including field documentation, subcontractor coordination, and health and safety compliance.
• Plan and coordinate environmental site assessments, subsurface investigations, and remediation activities.
• Provide technical review and senior-level oversight of field activities, data interpretation, and conclusions.
• Prepare, review, and approve high-quality technical reports, work plans, proposals, and regulatory submittals.
• Apply regulatory knowledge to ensure projects meet federal, state, and local environmental requirements.
• Communicate effectively with clients, subcontractors, and other stakeholders.
• Mentor junior staff and support technical development across project teams.
• Support business development efforts through client engagement, proposal participation, and identification of new opportunities.

SKILLS/EXPERIENCE
Minimum Skills and Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Geology, Environmental Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 10+ years of professional environmental consulting experience with strong knowledge of state and federal environmental regulations.
• OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER training (current).
• Demonstrated experience with conducting/managing multi-media environmental sampling (soil, groundwater, surface water, soil gas), environmental site assessments (Phase I and Phase II), state cleanup program, and remedial investigations, and corrective action activities.
• Strong technical writing skills with experience producing high-quality reports and regulatory submittals.
• Demonstrated experience managing projects, including budgets, schedules, and client communications.
• Proven ability to lead project teams and manage client expectations.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and organization skills.
• Strong analytical, critical‑thinking, and problem‑solving abilities.
• High attention to detail with commitment to quality.
• Ability to travel, including overnight travel.

Preferred Skills:

• Professional Geologist or Engineering license(s)/registration(s).
• Master's degree in Geology, Environmental Science, Engineering or related field.
• Demonstrated ability to oversee and mentor junior staff.
• 2+ years of related project management, financial management, or task management experience.
• Experience with the TDEC Voluntary Oversight and Assistance Program (VOAP).

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.

Relocation assistance is available for this role.

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