• Geologist

    Actalent (Oak Brook, IL)


    Job Title: Geologist

    Job Description

    We are seeking a skilled geologist who will develop work plans and protocols, supervise and coordinate field staff and activities, and assist with field implementation. The successful candidate will oversee data collection and reduction, interpret findings, and prepare technical reports with remediation recommendations. Additionally, they will track task schedules, budgets, and invoicing, ensure compliance with company and client standards, support the training and growth of junior staff, and collaborate with senior leadership to build consulting and leadership skills.

    Responsibilities

    + Develop work plans and protocols.

    + Supervise and coordinate field staff and activities.

    + Assist with field implementation.

    + Oversee data collection and reduction.

    + Interpret findings and prepare technical reports with remediation recommendations.

    + Track task schedules, budgets, and invoicing.

    + Ensure compliance with company and client standards.

    + Support training and growth of junior staff.

    + Collaborate with senior leadership to build consulting and leadership skills.

    Essential Skills

    + Bachelor’s degree in a relevant technical discipline.

    + Minimum of 5 years of experience in environmental consulting.

    + Strong background in site investigation, remediation, and task management.

    + Ability to design and manage field programs, including scheduling, budgeting, and subcontractor coordination.

    + Experience leading Site and Remedial Investigation field activities.

    + Skill in interpreting hydrogeologic data.

    + Solid project and task management capabilities.

    + Strong analytical and data evaluation skills.

    + Effective written and verbal communication.

    + Familiarity with technical protocols and regulatory standards.

    + Willingness to mentor and support junior staff through hands-on technical guidance.

     

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

     

    + Experience with the Illinois Site Remediation Program (SRP) is preferred.

    + Professional Geologist (P.G.) or P.E. license is a plus.

    Work Environment

    This position requires 70% office work and 30% field work, with a hybrid schedule necessitating office presence at least 3 days a week. The projects are predominantly local to Chicago, including high-profile sites such as airports and large corporate clients. The company provides trucks for client sites requiring overnight travel or further job sites. If trucks are unavailable, rental car expenses are covered. On typical days, employees use their own vehicle and receive mileage reimbursement. The work environment fosters collaboration, with teams working together from project initiation to completion, promoting a non-siloed approach. Long-term opportunities include obtaining professional licensure and advancing to project management roles.

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $38.00 - $46.00/hr.

     

    Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

     

    • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

     

    Workplace Type

     

    This is a hybrid position in Oak Brook,IL.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Oct 17, 2025.

    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.

     

    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 due to a disability, please email [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.