Environmental Geologist Jobs in Texas
Environmental Geologist jobs in Texas are among the most active in the country, driven by a large oil and gas industry, extensive petrochemical and refining operations, and one of the nation's busiest hazardous-waste remediation markets, with openings at every level from entry-level field technician to senior project manager. Houston, Dallas-Fort Worth, and San Antonio account for the bulk of hiring, with major employers such as AECOM, Terracon, and ExxonMobil consistently maintaining environmental geology staff across Texas. The most in-demand specialties are soil and groundwater remediation, Phase I and Phase II environmental site assessments, and TCEQ regulatory compliance. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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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 an Assistant Project Manager, Environmental Engineer or Geologist to work full-time in our Houston, TX 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 an Assistant Project Manager, Environmental Engineer or Geologist you will work on a wide range of 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 role, you will:
- Manage and perform tasks to support environmental assessment, investigation, and remediation projects, with support from senior technical staff and senior project managers .
- Support the establishment of project-specific scopes, schedules, budgets, and resources to ensure successful project delivery.
- Communicate with clients, regulatory agencies, subcontractors, and project stakeholders.
- Oversee field investigation activities, including soil, groundwater, sediment, surface water, soil gas, vapor intrusion, and indoor air assessments.
- Develop and review technical reports, work plans, cost estimates, and remediation strategies.
- Interpret environmental data and collaborate with technical teams to support project objectives and regulatory compliance.
- Manage subcontractors and coordinate project activities across multidisciplinary teams.
- Support business development efforts through client relationship management, proposal support, and identification of new opportunities.
- Promote a strong culture of safety, quality, and risk management.
- Support professional development of junior staff through technical guidance and project leadership.
- Provide environmental compliance support to senior regulatory specialists, including data collection for permitting and/or registration, data analysis, regulatory compliance evaluation, and assessment.
SKILLS/EXPERIENCE
Minimum Skills and Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering, Geology, or a related field.
- Engineer in Training (EIT) or Geologist in Training (GIT) Certification.
- 5-10 years of experience in environmental consulting, site assessment, remediation, or related environmental services.
- Working knowledge of state and federal environmental regulations, including TRRP.
- OSHA 40-Hour HAZWOPER certification (or ability to obtain).
- Strong technical writing, verbal communication, and client relationship skills.
- Excellent problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities while working independently and collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.
- Willingness and ability to travel regionally up to 20%, including occasional overnight travel.
Preferred Skills:
- Master's degree in Environmental Engineering, Geology, or a related field.
- Texas Professional Engineer (PE) or Professional Geologist (PG) license, or ability to obtain licensure.
- OSHA 40-Hour HAZWOPER Supervisor Training and current refresher certifications.
- OSHA 30-Hour Construction Training.
- 2+ years of experience managing project tasks, budgets, schedules, subcontractors, and field activities.
- Experience supporting business development efforts, proposal preparation, and client relationship management.
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.
Check us out on the web at www.ensafe.com
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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 an Assistant Project Manager, Environmental Engineer or Geologist to work full-time in our Houston, TX 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 an Assistant Project Manager, Environmental Engineer or Geologist you will work on a wide range of 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 role, you will:
- Manage and perform tasks to support environmental assessment, investigation, and remediation projects, with support from senior technical staff and senior project managers .
- Support the establishment of project-specific scopes, schedules, budgets, and resources to ensure successful project delivery.
- Communicate with clients, regulatory agencies, subcontractors, and project stakeholders.
- Oversee field investigation activities, including soil, groundwater, sediment, surface water, soil gas, vapor intrusion, and indoor air assessments.
- Develop and review technical reports, work plans, cost estimates, and remediation strategies.
- Interpret environmental data and collaborate with technical teams to support project objectives and regulatory compliance.
- Manage subcontractors and coordinate project activities across multidisciplinary teams.
- Support business development efforts through client relationship management, proposal support, and identification of new opportunities.
- Promote a strong culture of safety, quality, and risk management.
- Support professional development of junior staff through technical guidance and project leadership.
- Provide environmental compliance support to senior regulatory specialists, including data collection for permitting and/or registration, data analysis, regulatory compliance evaluation, and assessment.
SKILLS/EXPERIENCE
Minimum Skills and Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering, Geology, or a related field.
- Engineer in Training (EIT) or Geologist in Training (GIT) Certification.
- 5-10 years of experience in environmental consulting, site assessment, remediation, or related environmental services.
- Working knowledge of state and federal environmental regulations, including TRRP.
- OSHA 40-Hour HAZWOPER certification (or ability to obtain).
- Strong technical writing, verbal communication, and client relationship skills.
- Excellent problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities while working independently and collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.
- Willingness and ability to travel regionally up to 20%, including occasional overnight travel.
Preferred Skills:
- Master's degree in Environmental Engineering, Geology, or a related field.
- Texas Professional Engineer (PE) or Professional Geologist (PG) license, or ability to obtain licensure.
- OSHA 40-Hour HAZWOPER Supervisor Training and current refresher certifications.
- OSHA 30-Hour Construction Training.
- 2+ years of experience managing project tasks, budgets, schedules, subcontractors, and field activities.
- Experience supporting business development efforts, proposal preparation, and client relationship management.
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.
#LI-CO1
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.
Check us out on the web at www.ensafe.com
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What Texas Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in environmental geologist jobs across Texas.
- Active Texas Professional Geoscientist license issued by the Texas Board of Professional Geoscientists
- Bachelor's or master's degree in geology, environmental science, or a closely related field
- Hands-on experience conducting Phase I and Phase II environmental site assessments
- Familiarity with TCEQ regulations and Texas risk-reduction program reporting requirements
- Proficiency in field sampling, borehole logging, and soil and groundwater monitoring methods
- Experience preparing technical reports, work plans, and remedial action plans for regulatory submittal
Environmental Geologist Jobs in Texas: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a environmental geologist in Texas?
You become an environmental geologist in Texas by earning at least a bachelor's degree in geoscience or a closely related field and then obtaining licensure through the Texas Board of Professional Geoscientists, which requires passing the National Association of State Boards of Geology exam and documenting qualifying work experience. Most Texas employers require or strongly prefer the Licensed Professional Geoscientist credential for independent field work and report signing, so pursuing licensure early is the most direct path to full employment.
How much do environmental geologists make in Texas?
Environmental geologists in Texas earn a median of about $145,220 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $60,100 for the lowest 10% to over $287,180 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire environmental geologists in Texas?
Employers hiring environmental geologists in Texas right now include GHD, Halff, and Jacobs, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Texas's dense concentration of oil and gas operators, petrochemical facilities, and large environmental consulting firms means hiring activity stays consistent year-round across the state.
Which Texas cities have the most environmental geologist jobs?
Houston, Midland, and Richardson have the most environmental geologist openings in Texas. Houston leads because of its concentration of petrochemical plants, refineries, and the headquarters of major environmental consulting firms that support the energy corridor, while Dallas-Fort Worth and San Antonio draw consistent demand from commercial development, brownfield redevelopment projects, and regional TCEQ compliance work.
Are there remote environmental geologist jobs in Texas?
Yes, but they're rare. Environmental geology is a fundamentally field-based discipline, so fully remote positions are limited to data review, report writing, and regulatory coordination roles. About 67% of environmental geologist openings tied to Texas are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting how much of the work requires on-site sampling and monitoring. The parts of the role most compatible with remote work are technical report preparation and client or agency communication.
How can I get hired as a environmental geologist in Texas with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is an environmental field technician role with a large Texas-based consulting firm such as AECOM, Arcadis, or Terracon, which routinely hire recent geoscience graduates for supervised field work. Internships through the Texas A&M, University of Texas, and University of Houston geoscience programs are a common foot in the door, and completing your EIT paperwork toward the Texas Professional Geoscientist license immediately signals commitment to employers screening new-grad applications.
Where can I find and apply to environmental geologist jobs in Texas?
You can find and apply to environmental geologist jobs in Texas on Migrate Mate, which lists current Texas openings across consulting firms, energy companies, and government contractors. Find roles that fit your experience and location and apply directly to each one.
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