Geologist

Actalent; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 100,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Professional development opportunities

Parental leave

Paid time off

Performance bonuses

Job summary

Actalent in Topeka, KS seeks a Senior Geologist to lead environmental assessment, remediation, due diligence, and regulatory consulting across Kansas and surrounding states. You will manage projects, mentor staff, and cultivate client relationships while expanding the environmental practice in the region.

The role emphasizes technical leadership, reporting accuracy, and regulatory compliance, with travel to project sites and strong growth opportunities within a fully onsite Topeka office.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Geology or related field required.
• Professional Geologist license or eligible and willing to obtain.
• 10+ years of environmental consulting experience.
• Experience managing environmental assessment/remediation projects.
• Strong client management and business development experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage environmental assessment and remediation projects from planning through completion.
• Oversee due diligence and regulatory compliance projects.
• Provide technical consulting on geotechnical and environmental issues.
• Prepare clear technical reports and regulatory submittals.
• Supervise junior staff and mentor team.
• Develop new business opportunities and client relationships.
• Travel to project sites and coordinate field activities.

Skills

PG license

10+ years experience

Project management

Business development

Regulatory knowledge

Geotech knowledge

Environmental analysis

Technical report writing

Client management

Team leadership

Independent work

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree in Geology/Geosciences/Hydrogeology

Job description

Job Title: Senior Geologist

Job Description

This Senior-level role seeks an accomplished Senior Geologist to help lead and expand an environmental assessment, remediation, due diligence, and regulatory consulting practice across Kansas and the surrounding region. The Senior Geologist will manage a growing portfolio of environmental projects and client relationships, working closely with leadership while operating with substantial independence. The position combines project leadership, technical consulting, client relationship management, and business development, and offers the opportunity to serve as a trusted advisor to clients addressing complex environmental and regulatory challenges.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage environmental assessment and remediation projects from planning through completion, ensuring technical quality, regulatory compliance, and timely delivery.
• Oversee due diligence and regulatory compliance projects, including site assessments, investigations, and reporting in accordance with applicable federal and state regulations.
• Provide technical consulting on geotechnical, geological, and environmental science issues, including analysis and testing, to support project objectives and client needs.
• Prepare clear, accurate, and well-structured technical reports and deliverables, including environmental assessment reports, remediation plans, and regulatory submittals.
• Review and approve technical work products prepared by project teams, ensuring consistency, accuracy, and adherence to internal quality standards and regulatory requirements.
• Supervise and mentor junior and mid-level staff, providing technical oversight, guidance, and support to develop their skills and ensure high-quality project execution.
• Serve as a primary client-facing contact, maintaining strong client relationships, understanding client needs, and providing responsive, solutions-oriented service.
• Develop new business opportunities by identifying prospects, preparing proposals, participating in presentations, and contributing to strategic growth initiatives.
• Collaborate with leadership to expand the environmental consulting practice in Kansas and surrounding states, including Missouri, Oklahoma, Nebraska, and Colorado.
• Coordinate field and office activities, including scheduling, resource allocation, and oversight of environmental sampling, testing, and data interpretation.
• Ensure that all project work complies with federal and state environmental regulations related to site assessment, remediation, due diligence, and regulatory compliance.
• Travel as required to project sites, client meetings, and regional markets to support ongoing projects and business development efforts.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Geology, Geosciences, Hydrogeology, or a related field.
• Professional Geologist (P.G.) license, or eligibility and willingness to obtain an applicable P.G. license within a timeframe established at hiring.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible environmental consulting experience.
• Demonstrated experience managing environmental assessment and remediation projects.
• Demonstrated success managing clients and developing new business opportunities.
• Strong working knowledge of federal and state environmental regulations applicable to site assessment, remediation, due diligence, and regulatory compliance projects.
• Proficiency in geotechnical, geology, and environmental science concepts as applied to consulting projects.
• Experience with environmental analysis and testing to support site characterization and remediation design.
• Strong technical report writing and technical report review skills, with the ability to produce clear and concise documentation.
• Excellent communication and client-management skills, with the ability to operate in a client-facing consulting environment.
• Ability to supervise and provide technical oversight to project teams and junior staff.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision while managing multiple projects and priorities.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel as required for project and client needs.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Established client and industry relationships in Kansas and surrounding markets, including Missouri, Oklahoma, Nebraska, and Colorado.
• Experience in geotechnical engineering or related disciplines within an environmental consulting context.
• Background in consulting environments that require balancing technical excellence, client service, and business development.
• Demonstrated ability to contribute to practice growth and strategic business-development initiatives.
• Interest in professional development and maintaining current knowledge of evolving environmental regulations and industry best practices.

Work Environment

The role is based within a professional environmental consulting practice that supports clients throughout Kansas and neighboring states, including Missouri, Oklahoma, Nebraska, and Colorado. Work will involve a mix of office-based activities, such as technical analysis, report writing, and client communication, and field-based activities, such as site assessments, sampling, and inspections. The position requires regular use of standard office technology and environmental testing and sampling equipment. Travel to project sites and client locations is required, and schedules may vary depending on project demands and deadlines. The organization offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes paid time off, health insurance, parental leave, a 401(k) plan, professional-development opportunities, and eligibility for annual performance and business-development bonuses, supporting a collaborative and growth-oriented work culture.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Topeka, KS.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $100000.00 - $175000.00/yr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Flexible schedule, great growth path, large bonuses

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 9, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Topeka,KS.

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.

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