Senior Environmental Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

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 mid - senior level  Environmental/Civil Engineer  to join us in our  Nashville, Tennessee office.  

Successful candidates must be willing to work at the Nashville, TN office. Relocation assistance is available to meet this expectation.

What We Are Looking for:

We are seeking a Mid-Level to Senior Design Engineer who is ready to support and manage a variety of projects that may include industrial wastewater treatment, stormwater management (addressing hydrology, hydraulics, and water quality), civil site design, and solid waste collection, transfer, and disposal facilities (e.g., landfills for municipal and industrial wastes). The right candidate will enrich our team of engineers and scientists and may also participate in remediation projects involving contaminants such as PFAS, 1,4-dioxane, chlorinated solvents, and heavy metals for sites regulated under state and federal laws.

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.

Ke y responsibilities of this position include:

• Prepare, review, and mentor junior staff in the development of design basis, technology feasibility analyses and selection, and design plans, specifications, and reports. 
• Lead and support environmental engineering projects and teams to evaluate, design, and in some instances, construct, operate, and optimize remedial systems.
• Provide technical assistance to teams working across multiple offices throughout the country, problem-solving, mentoring, leading by example, and participating in corporate technical initiatives.
• Plan and/or perform assessments, pilot tests, and construction oversight.
• Prepare and/or lead the preparation of preliminary environmental engineering reports summarizing the evaluation of alternatives and presenting design criteria for the recommended solution. 
• Communicate with regulatory personnel and permitting agencies to ensure compliance with project requirements and applicable regulations.
• Provide project and client management across a range of clientele, from small businesses to complex industrial and governmental facilities.
• Draft proposals, cost estimates, and long-term projections for projects.
• Collaborate with our Nashville Business Lead to develop, grow, and supervise the local design engineering team. 

Minimum Skills and Requirements:

• ABET Accredited Bachelor of Science degree in Civil, Chemical, Mechanical, or Environmental Engineering. 
• 7-15 years of relevant experience.
• Tennessee P.E., or the ability to obtain within three months.
• Proficient in the use of the Microsoft Office suite, along with graphic software/AutoCAD, necessary for conceptual design.
• Working knowledge of environmental regulations, such as CWA, CERCLA, RCRA, TSCA, etc.
• Highly effective interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing intricate ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non-engineering audience.
• Strong work ethic and close attention to detail.
• First-hand experience with treatment technologies for industrial wastewater, stormwater management, solid waste handling, landfill leachate, groundwater, and soil.
• Proficiency in treatment system instrumentation and controls, as well as remote telemetry, is a plus.
• Strong consulting, problem-solving, and leadership skills.
• Business development experience desired but not required.
• A valid driver's license.
• Ability to travel overnights; averaging <25%. 

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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