Geologist in Birmingham, Alabama

Location

Birmingham, Alabama

Job Type

Contractor

Company

Actalent

Job Title:

Geologist

Job Description:

We are seeking a highly skilled Geologist with 5-10 years of experience in the field. An accredited Bachelor's Degree in Geology is preferred, though a degree in Geological Engineering is also accepted. This role requires extensive travel and involves working on various geological projects, including well installation, foundation investigations, and contamination assessments.

Responsibilities: • Oversee field operations for monitoring well installation programs, foundation investigations, contamination assessments, and geologic site characterizations. • Perform soil and rock logging and prepare professional logs for soil, rock, and monitoring well construction data. • Install and manage water monitoring and water quality equipment, including data output management. • Manage drilling and related contractors according to company guidelines and procedures. • Interface with various customers and assist the Geologist and Land Group peers to facilitate field investigations.

Essential Skills: • Experience in executing field investigations using various drilling methods and resources. • Proficiency in soil and rock logging, monitoring well construction, groundwater monitoring, and field data reporting. • Knowledge of environmental sampling and testing methods. • General understanding of federal, state, and local regulatory requirements. • Working knowledge of gINT BoreDM Boring Log Program. • Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. • Ability to work with limited supervision. • Effective oral and written communication skills.

Additional Skills & Qualifications: • 5-10 years of experience in a related field. • Accredited Bachelor's Degree in Geology preferred; Geological Engineering accepted. • Safety-first mindset. • Strong customer focus and conflict resolution skills.

Work Environment:

The position entails fieldwork with a typical workweek of four 10-hour days from Monday to Thursday, with occasional 10-day shifts. There is extensive travel required throughout the southeastern United States, primarily in Georgia, Alabama, and Mississippi. 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 remote position. Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 23, 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.