What are the responsibilities and job description for the Geologist position at Actalent?
The mid-level Geologist will support a wide range of multidisciplinary site characterization/remedial investigation and remediation projects for a variety of commercial, county, state, and federal clients throughout the upper Midwest region.
Specific responsibilities include:
• Assist project teams with the development of project documents (sampling and analysis plans, quality assurance plans, etc.).
• Schedule, solicit, and help procure subcontractors for on-site activities.
• Lead or participate in on-site activities that include soil, sediment, surface water, groundwater sampling, and subcontractor oversight.
• Observe drilling and well installation, including borehole logging.
• Manage, evaluate, and summarize data.
• Prepare technical reports or sections thereof.
• Track project budgets.
Qualifications:
• B.S. degree (M.S. degree preferred) in geology.
• Geologist-in-training required, Professional Geologist (any state) preferred with eligibility for reciprocity in upper Midwest states.
• Minimum of 4 years of industry experience including field team leadership.
• Must have Professional Geologist License or a GIT in the process of getting PG
• Experience working on multidisciplinary environmental remedial investigations under CERCLA.
• Familiarity of other regulatory framework and associated requirements preferred (e.g., CERCLA, RCRA, NPDES, and Midwest states’ environmental regulations).
• Experience conducting and managing field teams for environmental sampling, including development of sampling and analysis plans, and coordination with subcontractors and suppliers.
• Proficiency with GIS and borehole logging.
• Knowledge of using tablet-based field forms preferred.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment across technical disciplines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft applications.
• Current OSHA HAZWOPER and First Aid/CPR certifications preferred.
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:
- Hiring diverse talent
- Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
- Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
- Ensuring growth opportunities for our people
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.
Salary : $50,000 - $80,000
