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
• Cook up and direct drilling, surveying, and laboratory services
• Support environmental remediation/demolition projects and O&M of remediation systems
• Compile and evaluate soil, groundwater, air, sediment, and other environmental data
• Assist in preparing reports for regulatory agency submittals
• Review groundwater chemistry data and prepare figures/exhibits for regulatory reporting
• Perform Phase I and II environmental site assessments to support property transfer transactions
• Aid in compliance related to federal, state, and local environmental regulations
• Manage assignments within defined quality, budget, and schedule expectations
• Communicate with project teams, subcontractors, regulatory agencies, tenants, and clients during field activities

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

• Preferred: Environmental fieldwork experience
• 40-hour OSHA HAZWOPER certification

Skills

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Detail-oriented, with mechanical aptitude and hands-on problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within project teams
• Strong commitment to safety and adherence to established Health & Safety protocols
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, adapt to shifting priorities, and meet strict deadlines
• Knowledge of environmental fieldwork techniques and regulatory requirements

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off, parental leave, medical, dental, vision, life, disability, AD&D insurance, 401(k) or RRSP/DPSP, and other applicable benefits
• Potential for bonus pay based on factors such as education, experience, skills, location, performance, and business needs

Pay

The anticipated annual base pay for the Consulting Associate, Engineering/Geology/Science position 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 flexible scheduling options.