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Associate Geologist, Environmental Scientist, or Environmental Engineer

Ensolum, LLC
Wheat Ridge, CO Full Time
POSTED ON 7/26/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/22/2026

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If you’re looking for a company that believes in building leaders, you’ve come to the right place. At Ensolum, you’ll sharpen your technical knowledge, learn to manage and oversee projects, develop your leadership skills, and be encouraged to innovate. And you’ll do this while working alongside some of the best scientific and engineering experts in the industry.

We’re hiring an entry-level Associate Geologist, Environmental Scientist, or Engineer to work with our Wheat Ridge, CO, team. In this role, you’ll work on a variety of technical projects from simple to complex. You’ll spend time working outdoors performing field tasks, and you’ll work in the office conducting research and writing technical reports. Interested? Keep reading.

Responsibilities

As an associate professional at Ensolum, your day-to-day responsibilities will vary, and they will typically include:

  • Collecting soil, groundwater, and air samples for field and/or laboratory analyses
  • Creating detailed maps, lithologic logs, and cross-sections
  • Gathering, tabulating, and analyzing data
  • Operating and maintaining field equipment and instrumentation
  • Supporting asbestos, lead, and industrial hygiene sampling, surveying, and reporting
  • Performing site inspections such as walking surveys, stormwater inspections, site reconnaissance, and learning to provide project oversight
  • Researching federal and state rules and regulations regarding environmental permitting, compliance, and remediation
  • Learning how to: manage projects within designated timeframes and budgets, apply regulatory policies to clean up the environment, interface with subcontractors and clients, and implement health and safety best practices

Qualifications

We’re always looking for people who are self-motivated, learning-oriented, and client-centric. And to be considered for this role at Ensolum, you’ll also need a few more qualification requirements:

  • BS in Geology, Environmental Science, Engineering, or related field
  • 0 – 4 years of experience with environmental field sampling and data collection
  • Strong technical writing and communication skills
  • Safety awareness and understanding of safe work practices
  • Valid driver's license, safe driving record, and personal vehicle
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite
  • Able to pass drug & alcohol screening and background check

It would be great if you also have:

  • Prior experience working in oil field-related industry
  • 40-hour HAZWOPER certification

Who we are:

Ensolum [en-ˈsō-ləm]

Derived from Latin roots: "en-" (within, inside) and "solum" (ground, soil).

Noun: A company dedicated to providing innovative and sustainable solutions for environmental challenges through technical expertise in geology, environmental science, and engineering.

Why our clients love us:

Ensolum is a customer focused company that delivers environmental, health, safety, and industrial hygiene services. Ensolum offers comprehensive professional and field services to assess, prevent, and remediate environmental issues related to water, ground, air quality, and facilities. Blending superb technical skills with creativity and business savvy, we focus on reducing or eliminating environmental risks and liabilities economically and expediently.

Ensolum’s mission is to combine sustainable environmental solutions with forward thinking, cost effective, innovative and value-added technologies that balance our clients’ economic resources and environmental challenges while providing our clients with a competitive advantage.

How to apply:

Submit your application along with your resume and pay requirements. If we’d like to find out more about your qualifications, we’ll contact you for a virtual or in-person interview. If not this time, we’ll hold onto your resume for consideration of future openings. Please note that you must be legally authorized to work in the US without sponsorship.

Ensolum is an equal opportunity employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $52,000.00 - $58,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Professional development assistance
  • Referral program
  • Retirement plan
  • Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

  • Will you now or in the future require employer sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B visa)?
  • What is your pay requirement? Please be specific and do not state "negotiable." Applicants who do not respond to this question may not be considered.
  • Do you possess a BS or MS degree in Geology, Environmental Science, or Environmental Engineering?

Education:

  • Bachelor's (Required)

Location:

  • Wheat Ridge, CO 80033 (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

  • Wheat Ridge, CO 80033: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $52,000 - $58,000

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