EnSafe · 1 day ago
Hydrogeologist Group Leader
Mount Pleasant, SC
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
15+ years expEnSafe is an employee-owned environmental consulting firm focused on impactful solutions. They are seeking a Hydrogeologist Group Leader to provide leadership for hydrogeologic practices, set group priorities, and ensure high-quality execution across various projects nationwide.
Environmental ConsultingSoftware
Responsibilities
Establish and communicate group priorities, roadmap, and success metrics
Serve as the decision authority for hydrogeologic methods, modeling approaches, and tools
Define and enforce field logging, data quality, and hydrogeologic standards
Lead and oversee the development of group training programs, curricula, and completion timelines
Serve as a technical advisor, mentor junior staff, perform quality control reviews, and support the development of aspiring hydrogeologists
Coordinate with Visualization, Statistics, Environmental Sequence Stratigraphy (ESS), Technology, and Operations teams
Drive hydrogeology-related initiatives to completion with clear accountability
Design, direct, and execute complex site investigations, including the 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
Utilize 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)
Interface with clients and regulatory agencies as subject matter expert, providing strategic guidance, presenting findings, and supporting negotiations
Optimize 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
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Hydrogeology, Geology, Hydrology, Engineering, or a closely related field
15–20 years of professional experience, preferably in environmental consulting
Professional Geologist or Engineer licensure
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
Benefits
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. mic, 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.
Company
EnSafe
EnSafe Provider of consulting services.
201-500 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$1.48M2026-01-29Seed· $0.7M
2025-01-10Seed· $0.68M
2023-10-31Seed· $0.1M
Leadership Team
Michael Wood
CFO
Jennifer Mitchell
Human Resources Business Partner
Recent News
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2023-11-04
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