
Graduate Environmental Scientist / Industrial Hygienist
NEW YORK, NY · HybridFull-time$60–65K/yrSeen 6 days agoSeen in employer's feed 6 days ago
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Pennoni is hiring a full-time Graduate Environmental Scientist/Industrial Hygienist for its EHS team in the New York City office. The role supports environmental and industrial hygiene projects, including site assessments, surveys, and air-quality assessments, and assists with inspections, remediation oversight, data interpretation, clearances, and reporting. Work is split between the office and field, with occasional evening, weekend, and extended-stay travel requirements.
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Pennoni is hiring for a full-time Graduate Environmental Scientist/Industrial Hygienist to join our EHS (Environmental, Health, & Safety) team in our New York, NY office. Primary Responsibilities: Contribute to EHS projects associated with Phase I Environmental Site Assessments, asbestos surveys, lead-based paint (LBP) surveys, mold assessments, Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) assessments, and related projects. Assist with inspections, remediation oversight, laboratory data interpretation, post-remediation clearances, and preparation of inspection and remediation oversight reports. Work independently on assigned projects in New York, NY and the surrounding areas. These projects occasionally require working during evenings, weekends, and/or extended stay travel. Additional duties may be assigned, as needed. Basic Requirements: Associate degree (or higher) in Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Engineering, EHS, Safety Management, Environmental Science, or a related field of study (recent graduates are encouraged to apply!). Possess a valid driver's license and reliable transportation. This job role will involve splitting time between the office and time in the field. Preferred Qualifications: Asbestos Inspector New York State license (and/or EPA training). Asbestos Project Monitor New York State license. Lead Inspector New Jersey license (and/or EPA training). Experience working with field-based testing & sampling at client sites. Experience working in construction. Proficiency with standard Microsoft Office software applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.). Technical writing skills. Strong analytical skills. Proven ability to adapt / desire to learn new things while on the job. Strong attention-to-detail skills with the proven ability to work with a high-level of accuracy & precision, especially while following established procedures as-written. Proven ability to work independently in a team environment with minimal supervision. Proven ability to work in a self-motivated manner while displaying excellent time management skills (effectively multi-tasking and prioritizing multiple assignments). Excellent communication skills (verbal & written). This person will be expected to maintain field notes that are legible, accurate, and detailed. Salary Range: $60,000 - $65,000 Why Pennoni? At Pennoni, we're not just another multi-disciplinary engineering firm; we're a vibrant team of innovators shaping the future! Founded more than five decades ago, Pennoni is an ENR Top 500 consulting engineering firm where individuality sparks innovation and growth. We're all about helping you build your career while fostering a great workplace culture - here, you'll work with supportive, talented teammates and find pride in your contributions. Join us to be part of a team that values your unique skills and drives excellence in every project! Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled Apply here: https://www.aplitrak.com/?adid=YmJnZW5lcmljLjk2MzU2LjEwNDE3QHBlbm5vbmljb21wLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ
How this job compares
Set against the 475 open Environmental Scientist jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 27, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$60–65K/yr
- New York median$78–96K/yr22 salary ranges
- US median$79–110K/yr232 salary ranges
This range's midpoint, $63K, is 27% below the New York median midpoint ($86K) — in the lowest quarter of Environmental Scientist salary ranges in New York.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 37 open Environmental Scientist jobs in New York and 475 across the US. 4% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in New York
- Pennoni Associates Inc. (this employer)6 open
- LaBella Associates5 open
- Langan Engineering and Environmental Services, LLC4 open
- Experience
- Environmental Scientist postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 3 to 7 years (334 postings).
- Education
- This posting asks for an associate degree; 318 of the 475 open Environmental Scientist jobs (67%) ask for an associate degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 27, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.
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