Environmental Geologist

Summary

This role leads environmental remediation and site investigation projects as a Project Geologist/Environmental Project Manager. You will own technical reports end-to-end, manage multiple projects, and coordinate field programs and subcontractors. This execution-focused position reduces sr workload, prevents delays, and ensures high-quality, on-time project delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead remediation projects (soil, groundwater, vapor, petroleum-impacted sites, including gas stations)
• Own environmental reports from data collection through final submittal
• Interpret field and lab data into clear conclusions and recommendations
• Manage multiple projects (scope, schedule, budget, deliverables)
• Plan and oversee field programs (sampling, investigations, testing)
• Coordinate internal teams, clients, and subcontractors
• Drive work independently with minimal oversight
• Support sr staff by taking ownership of reporting and execution
• Maintain organized project documentation and communicate progress/issues
• Identify risks early and keep projects on track

Essential Skills

• 5-10+ years environmental consulting (4+ if strong project ownership)
• Hands-on remediation experience (soil, groundwater, vapor, petroleum)
• Strong knowledge of remediation lifecycle and Phase II/reporting
• Proven report ownership and advanced technical writing skills
• Project management experience across multiple priorities
• Gas station/petroleum site experience
• Field sampling experience (groundwater, soil vapor, soil)
• Strong data interpretation and decision-making skills
• Ability to work independently and communicate clearly
• Bachelor's in Geology, Environmental Science, or related field
• Willingness to travel/perform fieldwork (10-20%)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Buena Park, CA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $35.10 - $55.00/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 fully onsite position in Buena Park,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 26, 2026.

About Actalent

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