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EnSafe

Senior Hydrogeologist

EnSafe, Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, United States, 29466

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EnSafe is seeking a Senior Hydrogeologist to join our environmental consulting team working on complex projects across the country. Our offices are located in Jacksonville, Tampa, Pensacola, FL; Houston, TX; Memphis, Knoxville, Nashville, TN; or Hartford, CT.

What You Will Be Doing

Design and execute complex site investigations, including planning and implementation of drilling, geophysical logging, aquifer testing, sampling of various media, and installation of monitoring and recovery wells.

Lead project teams in developing conceptual site models and conducting contaminant fate and transport evaluations.

Manage and oversee field activities, ensuring health and safety compliance, subcontractor coordination, and efficient scheduling.

Interpret hydrogeologic data and synthesize field and analytical results to support reporting, risk assessments, remedial design, and regulatory decision‑making.

Apply advanced groundwater models to support site characterization and remediation/optimization strategies.

Write and review technical reports, work plans, sampling plans, and standard operating procedures (SOPs).

Serve as a technical advisor, mentor junior staff, perform quality control reviews, and help the next generation of hydrogeologists grow.

Interface with clients and regulatory agencies as a subject matter expert, provide strategic guidance, present findings, and support negotiations.

Perform optimization of passive and active remedial alternatives, including LTM.

Build, calibrate, and validate analytical and numerical soil, groundwater, surface water, sediment, and indoor air (attenuation) modeling.

Provide litigation support for discovery, affidavits, deposition, and trial.

Perform sequence stratigraphy evaluations and reporting.

Perform statistical evaluations, background studies, and associated reporting.

Travel up to approximately 30% may be required, including occasional overnight trips.

What You Will Need

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Hydrology, Hydrogeology, Geology, Engineering, or a closely related field.

15–20 years of professional experience, preferably in environmental consulting.

Professional Geologist or Engineer licensure (by exam).

Strong background in hydrogeologic site characterization, groundwater flow and transport modeling and analysis, and environmental remediation/remedy optimization.

Proficiency with regulatory programs including CERCLA, RCRA, and state‑specific programs.

Demonstrated ability to lead projects and teams, manage multiple priorities, mentor/supervise employees, and communicate effectively with diverse audiences.

Advanced skills in data analysis, report writing, and preparation of maps, tables, charts, and figures.

Experience using hydrogeologic modeling tools, including but not limited to MODFLOW, MT3D codes, VISTAS, EVS, etc.

Familiarity with GIS applications.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Current 40‑hour HAZWOPER certification.

About EnSafe EnSafe began as a two‑person firm in 1980 and has grown into a global environmental consulting and engineering firm. We are committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. EnSafe is an equal opportunity 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, or any other protected status.

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