Environmental Field Scientist

Environmental / Field Scientist

Location: Fort Lauderdale, FL

Experience Level: Intermediate, 13 Years

Job Description

We are seeking an Environmental / Field Scientist to support environmental consulting projects throughout South Florida. This position will be responsible for conducting environmental site investigations, assessments, field surveys, and sampling of soil, groundwater, air, and other materials.

The Environmental Scientist will assist with evaluating environmental conditions, identifying potential risks, supporting remediation efforts, and preparing technical documentation to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.

Projects may include Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessments, soil and groundwater investigations, ecological and natural resource surveys, tank closure assessments, asbestos and mold assessments, stormwater management, remediation projects, and environmental permitting.

Responsibilities

• Perform environmental site visits, field observations, and data collection.

• Conduct soil, groundwater, water, and other environmental sampling.

• Support Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessments.

• Review and analyze sampling data, reports, maps, drawings, testing results, and aerial photographs.

• Assist with environmental investigations, remediation projects, and source removal activities.

• Document site conditions and field activities.

• Prepare technical reports, proposals, permit applications, risk assessments, and regulatory correspondence.

• Coordinate with field personnel to complete sampling, testing, and environmental investigations.

• Assist with environmental permitting and regulatory compliance.

• Follow established safety and quality standards on all projects.

• Communicate with clients and regulatory agencies as needed.

• Assist with project budgets, proposals, and project delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Geology, Biology, Engineering, or a related field.

• 13 years of environmental consulting or engineering experience.

• Hands-on experience with soil and groundwater sampling.

• Experience with environmental site assessments, sampling, and remediation.

• Strong technical report writing and documentation skills.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Experience

• Phase I Environmental Site Assessments and environmental due diligence.

• Phase II ESA fieldwork and report writing.

• Soil and groundwater contamination assessments.

• Remediation systems and source removal projects.

• Petroleum hydrocarbons, chlorinated solvents, heavy metals, PCBs, pesticides/herbicides, or similar contaminants.

• Asbestos surveys and mold assessments.

• Environmental permitting and regulatory agency coordination.

• Project budgeting and proposal preparation.

• Client management or business development experience.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Fort Lauderdale, FL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $21.00 - $35.00/hr.

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.

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)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Fort Lauderdale, FL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 20, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Fort Lauderdale,FL.

About Actalent

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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 characteristic protected by law.

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