Environmental Project Manager (Project Geologist)

Job Title: Project Environmental Scientist/Geologist

Job Description

Are you passionate about making a positive impact on the environment? Do you thrive in dynamic fieldwork settings and enjoy solving complex problems? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you!

An Orange County-based Environmental Consulting firm specializing in environmental assessments, remediation, and construction. Their commitment to sustainable practices drives us to create a healthier planet for future generations.

Your Role: As a Project Environmental Scientist/Geologist, you will be at the forefront of our environmental projects, playing a pivotal role in ensuring their success. Your key responsibilities will include:

• Environmental Field Investigations: Conduct field investigations related to environmental assessments and remediation, including soil sampling, drilling, and classification.
• Field Oversight and Reporting: Oversee fieldwork to ensure accuracy and compliance, compile data, and write comprehensive reports.
• Project Management and Logistics: Efficiently manage project schedules, logistics, and resources, coordinating with team members for seamless execution.
• Technical Analysis and Reporting: Analyze data collected during field investigations and prepare detailed Phase II reports with findings and recommendations.

Qualifications: To excel in this role, you should possess the following:

• Experience: Minimum of 4+ years performing Environmental site investigations.
• Education: degree in Geology, Environmental Sciences, Earth Sciences, or Engineering.
• Field Skills: Proficiency in field sampling and soil classification.
• HAZWOPER Certification: Preferred but not mandatory.

Compensation and Benefits: They offer a competitive salary of $85,000 - $100,000 per year, with eligibility for overtime pay if desired. Comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, paid time off (PTO), holiday pay, and sick leave. Enjoy a healthy work-life balance with flexible work hours between 7 am to 6 pm.

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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 - $48.08/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 15, 2026.

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 process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.