Consulting Associate, Engineering/Geology/Science

About the role

Kick-start your environmental career with hands-on fieldwork, real impact, and mentorship from industry-leading experts. As a Consulting Associate, Engineering/Geology/Science based in Milwaukee, WI, Minneapolis, MN or Rolling Meadows, IL, you’ll contribute to projects that protect ecosystems, advance remediation technologies, and support communities across the Great Lakes Northeast region and beyond.

Responsibilities

• Conduct fieldwork including: Soil, sediment, groundwater, building, waste, and surface water sampling
• Aquifer testing
• Drilling oversight and soil logging
• Soil boring and monitoring well installation
• Well development, purging, and sampling
• Construction oversight
• Career with a global sustainability leader

Requirements

• BS in geology, hydrogeology, environmental science, or environmental engineering; Or 8+ years of equivalent experience.
• Recent graduate to 2 years of experience, with interest and willingness to participate in field assignments.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within project teams.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including experience recording and writing detailed technical data and reports.
• Ability to thrive in a consulting environment—managing multiple tasks, adapting to shifting priorities, and meeting strict deadlines.
• Detail-oriented, with mechanical aptitude and hands-on problem-solving skills.
• Strong commitment to safety and adherence to established Health & Safety protocols.
• Driver's License Required: This position requires a valid driver's license and/or the ability to operate a company vehicle due to the nature of job duties, which include frequent travel to various client locations across a large geographical area.
• Ability to travel up to 75% regionally, including multiple overnight stays; approximately 25% office-based work.

Qualifications

• Environmental fieldwork experience.
• 40-hour OSHA HAZWOPER certification.

Skills

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Hands-on problem-solving skills.
• Detail-oriented.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within project teams.
• Knowledge of environmental regulations and compliance.
• Ability to conduct fieldwork and sample analysis.
• Experience with environmental data collection and reporting.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and adapt to changing priorities.
• Strong commitment to safety and adherence to established Health & Safety protocols.

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Medical, dental, vision, life, disability, AD&D insurance
• 401(k) or RRSP/DPSP

Pay

The anticipated annual base pay for this role is $66,000–$88,775 (USD). Actual pay will depend on factors such as education, experience, skills, location, performance, and business needs.

Schedule

This role may be eligible for bonus pay (casual and fixed term/flex force employees are not bonus eligible).