Project Geologist

Job Description

We are seeking an Environmental Engineer or Environmental Geologist to join our Los Angeles office. This individual will serve as a Project Manager responsible for overseeing environmental compliance and permitting projects, managing client relationships, coordinating technical staff, and ensuring successful project execution from proposal through completion. The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in hazardous waste management, water compliance, environmental regulations, and project management.

This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned environmental professional looking to take ownership of projects and work directly with clients, regulatory agencies, subcontractors, and internal teams.

Project Geologist

• Manage environmental projects related to regulatory compliance, hazardous waste, water quality, permitting, and environmental reporting.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients throughout project life cycles.
• Oversee project schedules, budgets, deliverables, and overall project performance.
• Prepare and review technical reports, permit applications, compliance documentation, and regulatory submissions.
• Coordinate with federal, state, and local regulatory agencies.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior staff.
• Manage subcontractors and outside consultants to ensure project objectives are met.
• Conduct client meetings and develop long-term business relationships.
• Support proposal development, scope preparation, and project planning efforts.
• Ensure projects are completed in accordance with applicable environmental regulations and company quality standards.

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering, Geology, Environmental Science, or a related field.
• 10+ years of environmental consulting or industry experience.
• Demonstrated project management experience overseeing multiple environmental projects simultaneously.
• Strong knowledge of environmental regulations and regulatory compliance programs.
• Experience with hazardous waste management and compliance, water quality compliance and permitting, environmental reporting and regulatory documentation, and environmental permitting processes.
• Proven ability to manage clients, staff, and subcontractors.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel to project sites as needed.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license and/or Professional Geologist (PG) license.

• Experience managing projects throughout California.
• Existing relationships with regulatory agencies and industry clients.
• Experience supporting business development and client growth initiatives.

The position is based on-site in Downtown Los Angeles, with a schedule that includes 2 days in the field and 3 days in the office. The role offers the opportunity to work on some of the largest projects in the US, such as LAX, LA Metro, Port of LA/LB, Hawaii Tunnel, and Washington Transit, within a growing team of 25 employees and a healthy project backlog extending through 2028.

This is a Permanent position based out of Los Angeles, CA.

The pay range for this position is $100000.00 - $150000.00/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.

• 401 health dental PTO Bonus

This is a hybrid position in Los Angeles,CA.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 23, 2026.

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 Clearly Rated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any…