Environmental Scientist

Actalent Inc

Duluth, GA

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$30–$32 Per Hour
SKILLS
Administrative Skills, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Candidate Screening, Communication Skills, Consulting, Customer Relations, Design Services, Drilling, Employee Assistance Plan, Environmental Compliance, Environmental Sciences, Environmental Site Assessment (ESA), Genetics, Geology, Hospital, Leadership, Maintain Compliance, On Site Support, Operations Management, Project Tracking, Project/Program Management, Regulatory Compliance, Rentals, Reporting Skills, Technical Writing, Technical/Engineering Design, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Duluth, GA
POSTED
1 day ago

Job Title: Geologist / Environmental Scientist

Job Description

Join our dedicated environmental team to support existing projects across Georgia, Alabama, and northern Florida. As an integral team member, you will handle fieldwork tasks, enabling project managers to focus on strategic oversight. Your responsibilities will include conducting Phase I & II environmental site assessments, overseeing drilling crews, and managing groundwater monitoring projects. When not in the field, you will contribute to report writing and assessments from our office, supporting both the Environmental and Solid Waste teams.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct Phase I & II environmental site assessments.
  • Oversee drilling crews and manage field operations.
  • Perform groundwater monitoring and soil sampling.
  • Write detailed reports and assessments.
  • Assist project managers with both field and office tasks.
  • Support Environmental and Solid Waste teams in various capacities.

Essential Skills

  • Degree in Environmental Science or Geology.
  • Experience with Phase I & II site assessments.
  • Ability to oversee drilling operations and ensure environmental compliance.
  • Strong report writing and technical writing skills.
  • Experience with groundwater monitoring and soil sampling.
  • Good client interaction and communication skills.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

  • HAZWOPER certification is desirable.
  • Experience with environmental compliance and regulations.
  • Capacity for growth and leadership in future roles.

Work Environment

You will work both in our Duluth, GA office (50%) and in the field at various project sites throughout Georgia (50%). Fieldwork primarily consists of day trips, allowing you to return home each evening, with occasional overnight stays in Alabama or North Florida once a month. You will have access to a company vehicle or rental for site work and travel. Commuting to the office will require the use of a personal vehicle. Our company is 100% employee-owned, offering an excellent ESOP program. We provide comprehensive benefits, including health coverage through BCBS, a 401k plan, one week of PTO, and seven holidays to start. We are committed to promoting internal growth, with opportunities to eventually lead other field environmental technicians.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Duluth, GA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $32.00/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 Duluth,GA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 22, 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 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing winner for both client and talent service.

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.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

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.

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