Project Geologist

Roux; Oak Park (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision care coverage

401(k) profit sharing plan with employer match

Flexible Spending Accounts

Company paid life insurance and disability insurance

Paid Time Off including holidays, vacation, and sick leave

Paid Parental Leave

Job summary

A leading environmental consulting firm is seeking a Project Geologist in Oak Park, IL. The role involves designing and implementing technical services, coordinating field activities, and managing remediation projects. Candidates should have a relevant Bachelor’s degree and significant experience in environmental consulting. This position offers a competitive salary range of $80,000 - $95,000, performance bonuses, and comprehensive benefits including health coverage, a 401(k) plan, and paid parental leave.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in environmental consulting with progression in site investigation and management.
• Experience with Illinois Site Remediation Program (SRP) is preferred.
• Professional Geologist (P.G.) License is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate field activities and develop work plans.
• Prepare technical reports based on collected data.
• Ensure compliance with budgets and schedules.
• Mentor junior staff in technical and management skills.

Skills

Field program design

Project management

Data evaluation

Written communication

Verbal communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in relevant technical field

Job description

Overview

Project Geologist role at Roux. This position will design and implement appropriate technical services to ensure that client and project management needs are met. The role includes performing field and office tasks as well as providing project management support for traditional assessment and remediation projects.

Responsibilities

• Field Coordination and Management: Set up work plans and protocols, supervise field activities, coordinate field personnel and related activities for implementing technically sound project plans. May also include implementation of field activities.
• Technical Data Review and Report Preparation: Coordinate the collection and review of project data, including the reduction of field data to evaluate and determine future client needs and project requirements. Interpret data, develop, and finalize a report for Project Manager’s review that documents findings and project remediation recommendations.
• Project Management: Ensure that individual task schedules, budgets, and client invoicing are monitored and reviewed in compliance with company standards and client requirements to complete project work.
• Staff Mentoring and Training: Participate in the development of junior staff and work with senior management to continue to grow as a consultant and leader of the firm.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant technical field.
• Minimum of 5 years in the environmental consulting industry with demonstrated progression in technical site investigation/remediation and task management.
• Proficient in designing field programs and managing projects and associated field activities – scheduling, coordination of tasks, budgeting, subcontractor negotiating/management.
• Experience planning, coordinating, and managing Site/Remedial Investigation field activities and performing follow up intermediate hydrogeologic and data interpretation.
• Demonstrated task/project management skills.
• Intermediate data evaluation and analytical skills.
• Proficient written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with common technical protocols and regulatory requirements.
• Ability and willingness to support the technical growth of staff level professionals based on direct hands-on interactions.
• Experience with the Illinois Site Remediation Program (SRP) preferred.
• Professional Geologist (P.G.) License preferred.

Physical Demands / Work Environment

This position works in the field as well as the office environment. Field work includes outdoor activities at industrial/brownfield facilities, monitoring wells, treatment systems, and construction projects. Requires driving to project sites and the ability to move around outdoors in various terrains, sometimes in adverse weather and for extended or irregular hours. Office work is sedentary, involving computer use.

Compensation & Benefits

Base Salary Range: $80,000 - $95,000. Actual compensation may vary based on job-related factors such as experience, market conditions, education/training, certifications, skill sets, and internal equity. This position is eligible for performance bonuses based on individual performance and firm profitability.

Roux offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Medical, dental, and vision care coverage for employees and eligible dependents
• 401(k) profit sharing plan with employer match
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Company paid life insurance and disability insurance
• Supplemental life, long-term care, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off including holidays, vacation, and sick leave
• Paid Parental Leave

Equal Opportunity

Roux is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, sex, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or protected veteran status; and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Roux will provide reasonable accommodations as required to participate in the job application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of the position. If reasonable accommodation is required, please contact [e-mail].

Location note: Oak Park, IL