Geological Specialist

Job Title: Geological Specialist

Job Description

• The Geological Specialist supports environmental assessments, remediation projects, and regulatory compliance initiatives through a blend of field and office work.
• This role involves extensive hands-on work at project sites, including sampling, site investigations, and drilling oversight, as well as technical reporting and documentation.
• The position is ideal for someone with a strong technical background, field experience, and a passion for geology and environmental stewardship.

Responsibilities

• Collect soil, rock, sediment, groundwater, surface water, and air samples in accordance with regulatory standards and project requirements.
• Assist with drilling oversight, including logging soil borings and monitoring the installation of groundwater monitoring wells.
• Conduct site reconnaissance and environmental inspections to identify potential environmental concerns and support project planning.
• Perform groundwater monitoring and field testing using appropriate field instruments and standard operating procedures.
• Follow all health and safety procedures on active job sites and contribute to maintaining a safe work environment for the project team.
• Assist in subsurface and geotechnical investigations, including geotechnical analysis and documentation of soil and subsurface conditions.
• Support environmental sampling and site investigation activities related to remediation, environmental compliance, and geotechnical projects.
• Document field activities thoroughly, including field notes, photos, and observations, to ensure accurate project records.
• Assist with the preparation of technical reports, including tables, figures, and appendices that clearly present field and analytical data.
• Help prepare Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessments by compiling data, organizing findings, and supporting senior staff in report development.
• Maintain organized project files, logs, and documentation to support efficient project execution and regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of engineers and scientists to execute project tasks and meet project objectives.
• Travel to job sites in the Buffalo area and occasionally to Jamestown to perform fieldwork and support ongoing projects.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Geology, Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, Geological Science, or a closely related discipline.
• Approximately 1 year of relevant field experience preferred; internship experience counts toward this requirement.
• Demonstrated experience with soil, groundwater, and environmental sampling, including soil sampling, groundwater sampling, and environmental site investigations.
• Ability to perform and document geotechnical and subsurface investigations, including logging soil borings and supporting geotechnical analysis.
• Strong technical writing and documentation skills, with the ability to prepare clear and accurate notes, logs, and report sections.
• Comfort working in the field and willingness to spend up to 80% of time at project sites when needed.
• Willingness to obtain OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER training.
• Ability to travel to job sites around the Buffalo area and occasionally to Jamestown.
• Familiarity with environmental compliance concepts and practices.
• Ability to follow health and safety procedures and apply them consistently in the field.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) or Professional Engineer (PE) license is a plus.
• Familiarity with hazardous, toxic, and radiological waste (HTRW), radiological remediation, and landfill operations is desirable.
• Experience supporting remediation projects and environmental sampling programs is beneficial.
• Exposure to geotechnical investigation methods and drilling operations is advantageous.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to maintain detailed project files, logs, and documentation.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with a multidisciplinary team of engineers and scientists.
• Interest in professional growth, including pursuing licensure and advanced technical skills.
• Motivation to work on impactful environmental projects that improve environmental quality and support responsible land use.

Work Environment

• The role offers a balanced mix of field and office work, with approximately 50% of time spent in the field and 50% in the office.
• Field work includes visiting active construction and remediation sites, overseeing drilling operations, conducting site reconnaissance, and performing environmental and geotechnical sampling under varying weather and site conditions.
• Office work focuses on data organization, technical writing, and preparation of reports, tables, figures, and project documentation.
• The position involves regular travel to job sites in the Buffalo area and occasional travel to Jamestown.
• Team members collaborate closely with engineers and scientists on impactful environmental projects across New York State and benefit from a culture that supports professional development, including opportunities for licensure support and growth in environmental and geotechnical practice.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Buffalo, NY.

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $30.00/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)

This is a fully onsite position in Buffalo,NY.

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 29, 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

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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.

Salary : $25 - $30