Environmental Scientist

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 looking to add to our Nashville, TN office an Environmental Scientist or Field Technician to perform asbestos surveys, asbestos abatement air monitoring, lead-based paint assessments, indoor air quality monitoring, hazardous materials surveys, soil and water sampling, contractor management, and report preparation. This person will provide support to clients and project managers on various projects, and be responsible for collecting samples, analyzing data, preparing data tables and figures, and preparing written work products for review by senior staff. Travel is expected, mostly within Tennessee.

What We Are Looking for

We're looking for a motivated environmental professional to join our Nashville team supporting diverse field and compliance projects. You'll assist with asbestos and lead-based paint surveys, indoor air quality monitoring, hazardous materials assessments, and environmental sampling. Ideal candidates are detail-oriented, collaborative, and ready to learn. Prior asbestos certifications are preferred, but training could be provided.

What you will be doing:

• Maintain certifications for asbestos surveys, and asbestos abatement monitoring.
• Assist with building surveys and collect samples of asbestos, lead and PCBs.
• Perform indoor air surveys utilizing field equipment and specialty monitoring equipment.
• Assist with groundwater, surface water, tap water, and soil sampling projects.
• Review laboratory data, prepare data tables, and assist with report preparation.
• Some work will involve sampling or inspection from elevated surfaces and use of a ladder.
• Perform monitoring and sampling equipment maintenance and calibration.

What You Will Need

• Bachelor's degree in environmental science or related field
  (Relevant field experience and certifications may substitute for a degree)
• Valid Tennessee driver's license and clean driving record
• Ability to pass FBI background check and drug screening
• Willingness to work outdoors in varying conditions and travel as needed
• Physical ability to climb ladders, lift up to 50 lbs, and work on elevated surfaces
• Ability to obtain and maintain asbestos and lead-based paint certifications (preferred if already held)
• Ideally, you'll also have...
• Experience with asbestos surveys, lead paint inspections, or environmental sampling
• Familiarity with state and federal environmental regulations
• Strong technical writing and data management skills

Candidates must be willing to work outside in all weather conditions and for extended periods. They must also be able to meet the physical demands associated with performing field work, including climbing ladders, lifting up to 50 pounds, working in a standing position for extended periods of time, working alone at remote sites, etc.

Why Join EnSafe?

• EmployeeOwned 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.

• PurposeDriven 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 Us:

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.

Check us out on the web at www.ensafe.com