Geologist

$68,640 - $72,800/Yr

Actalent - Downers Grove, IL

Full-time - Entry Level

Hybrid - Downers Grove, IL

10,001+ employees

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

The Geologist position at Actalent involves conducting fieldwork and overseeing various environmental assessment and remediation activities. The role requires a blend of technical expertise in geology and environmental science, with a focus on soil and groundwater sampling, drilling oversight, and data analysis using AutoCAD and GIS applications. The position offers opportunities for career advancement into project management, emphasizing both fieldwork and office-based tasks.

Responsibilities

• Conduct fieldwork including soil, soil gas, surface water, air monitoring, and groundwater sampling.
• Oversee drilling and contractor activities.
• Operate and maintain remediation treatment systems.
• Log soil borings and install monitoring wells.
• Perform aquifer testing and groundwater monitoring.
• Prepare soil boring and well construction logs.
• Evaluate chemical and hydrogeological data, including mapping and reporting.
• Analyze data and manage databases, preparing tables, maps, and figures using AutoCAD and GIS applications.
• Design and implement sampling plans, pilot test designs, and bench scale testing programs for contamination assessment.
• Perform remediation system operation and maintenance services.
• Conduct remedy evaluation, cost estimating, design, and implementation.
• Support Phase I Environmental Site Assessments and Transaction Screening Assessments.
• Assist in the development of proposals and other business development activities.

Requirements

• BS in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, or Geology (Geology preferred)
• 2-3 years of remediation experience
• Experience with soil boring, groundwater sampling, and report writing
• Ability to obtain professional certification (P.E., P.G., or CHMM)
• Current OSHA 40-hr HAZWOPER training and refreshers
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, AutoCAD, and/or GIS
• Valid driver's license and reliable means of transportation
• Ability to work in the field and occasionally overnight travel

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with geotechnical drilling
• Report writing skills

Benefits

• 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)