Environmental Scientist

Environmental Scientist Environmental Remediation & Site Assessment

Location: New York City, NY

Schedule: Full-Time | Hybrid Flexibility

Experience: 2+ Years

About the Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Environmental Scientist to join a well-established environmental consulting team supporting a diverse portfolio of projects throughout New York City.

This opportunity is ideal for someone with a strong background in environmental site assessments, remediation, construction oversight, and field investigations who enjoys a balance of technical reporting and hands-on fieldwork.

You will work on a variety of public and private sector projects across NYC's five boroughs, gaining exposure to complex environmental challenges while collaborating with an experienced team of environmental professionals.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and develop technical environmental reports, including Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs), Remedial Action Plans (RAPs), and site closure reports.

• Conduct environmental field investigations, including soil, groundwater, and soil vapor sampling.

• Perform environmental construction oversight to ensure compliance with project specifications and applicable regulations.

• Implement and oversee Community Air Monitoring Plans (CAMP) during excavation, remediation, and construction activities.

• Support environmental remediation projects, including site characterization, monitoring, and corrective action activities.

• Document field observations, sampling results, and project findings to support technical reporting and regulatory submissions.

• Coordinate with project managers, contractors, and environmental professionals to ensure successful project execution.

• Maintain accurate field documentation and ensure compliance with environmental health and safety procedures.

Required Qualifications

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

• 3+ years of professional experience in environmental consulting, site investigations, remediation, or environmental construction oversight.

• Hands-on experience with soil and groundwater sampling, field monitoring, and environmental site assessments.

• Familiarity with Community Air Monitoring Plans (CAMP) and environmental construction oversight.

• Experience preparing technical reports and environmental assessment documentation.

• Strong technical writing, communication, and organizational skills.

• Ability to work independently in the field and collaborate effectively with project teams.

• Willingness to travel to project sites throughout NYC's five boroughs.

Preferred Qualifications

• 40-Hour OSHA HAZWOPER Certification.

• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification.

• NYC Site Safety Training (SST) Card.

• Experience with soil vapor investigations and remediation oversight.

• Familiarity with NYC and New York State environmental regulations and remediation programs.

Work Environment & Schedule

This position offers a combination of office-based work and field assignments throughout New York City.

• Hybrid flexibility: Opportunity to work remotely 12 days per week, depending on project demands.

• Office Hours: 9:00 AM 6:00 PM.

• Field Hours: Typically 6:45 AM 3:30 PM, depending on project requirements.

• Project Locations: Primarily within NYC's five boroughs.

Why Join This Team?

• Strong Project Pipeline: Join an established team with a substantial backlog of environmental projects and consistent opportunities for growth.

• Diverse Project Exposure: Work on both public and private sector environmental investigations, remediation, and construction projects.

• Collaborative Culture: Work alongside knowledgeable environmental professionals in a supportive, team-oriented environment.

• Hybrid Flexibility: Enjoy a mix of fieldwork, office collaboration, and remote work opportunities.

• Professional Development: Expand your technical expertise across environmental assessments, remediation, and regulatory compliance.

Benefits

• Vacation time, starting at two weeks and negotiable based on experience.

• Eight paid holidays.

• Paid sick time.

• Opportunities for professional growth and long-term career development.

Apply Today

If you are an Environmental Scientist with experience in environmental site assessments, soil and groundwater sampling, CAMP monitoring, or remediation oversight, we encourage you to apply.

Join a growing environmental team where your technical expertise will contribute directly to impactful projects throughout New York City.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of New York, NY.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $36.00 - $42.00/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 New York, NY.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 13, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in New York,NY.

About Actalent

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 ClearlyRated 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 characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [email protected] for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.