Geologist

Actalent
Birmingham, AL

Description

5 -10 Years Experience in related field. Accredited Bachelors Degree in Geology preferred. Geological Engineering accepted. RESPONSIBILITIES: Field oversight for monitoring well installation programs, foundation investigations, contamination assessments, geologic site characterizations, or related projects. Perform soil and rock logging. Prepare professional logs for soil, rock, and monitoring well construction data. Install water monitoring and water quality equipment and manage the data output. Manage drilling and other related contractors per company guidelines and procedures. Interface with various customers, assist Geologist and Land Group peers to facilitate field investigations. 100% travel. SKILL SETS & EXPERTISE: Experience in executing field investigations utilizing various drilling methods and resources. Experience with soil and rock logging, monitoring well construction, groundwater monitoring, and field data reporting. Knowledge of environmental sampling and testing methods. General knowledge of federal, state, and local regulatory requirements. Working knowledge of gINT BoreDM Boring Log Program. Flexible computer skills. Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Ability to work with limited supervision. Effective oral and written communication skills. Safety first mindset. Exhibit customer focus and conflict resolutions skills. Typical Worker/Geologist work week is 4, 10 hour days (Monday - Thursday) with some 10 day shifts. Extensive travel throughout the southeastern United States mainly Georgia, Alabama and Mississippi.


Skills

Environmental science, Geology, Geotechnical, Water quality, Soil sampling, Sample analysis, Sample testing, soil classification, soils testing, soil evaluation


Top Skills Details

Environmental science,Geology,Geotechnical,Water quality,Soil sampling,Sample analysis,Sample testing,soil classification,soils testing,soil evaluation


Additional Skills & Qualifications

5 -10 Years Experience in related field. Accredited Bachelors Degree in Geology preferred. Geological Engineering accepted. RESPONSIBILITIES: Field oversight for monitoring well installation programs, foundation investigations, contamination assessments, geologic site characterizations, or related projects. Perform soil and rock logging. Prepare professional logs for soil, rock, and monitoring well construction data. Install water monitoring and water quality equipment and manage the data output. Manage drilling and other related contractors per company guidelines and procedures. Interface with various customers, assist Geologist and Land Group peers to facilitate field investigations. 100% travel. SKILL SETS & EXPERTISE: Experience in executing field investigations utilizing various drilling methods and resources. Experience with soil and rock logging, monitoring well construction, groundwater monitoring, and field data reporting. Knowledge of environmental sampling and testing methods. General knowledge of federal, state, and local regulatory requirements. Working knowledge of gINT BoreDM Boring Log Program. Flexible computer skills. Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Ability to work with limited supervision. Effective oral and written communication skills. Safety first mindset. Exhibit customer focus and conflict resolutions skills. Typical Worker/Geologist work week is 4, 10 hour days (Monday - Thursday) with some 10 day shifts. Extensive travel throughout the southeastern United States mainly Georgia, Alabama and Mississippi.


Experience Level

Intermediate Level


Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Birmingham, AL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $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 Birmingham,AL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 14, 2026.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through:

  • Hiring diverse talent
  • Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
  • Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
  • Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we’ve helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000+ extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.

Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.

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