Environmental Scientist

Job Title: Environmental Scientist Job Description We are seeking an enthusiastic Environmental Scientist who is eager to engage in a variety of projects and fieldwork assignments. This role involves providing support in fieldwork and office tasks related to site investigations andenvironmental inspections. You will work under the guidance of senior staff to assist with ongoing projects throughout the five boroughs, help in preparing project planning documents, evaluating data, and report preparation. The ideal candidate should be efficient in working both individually and as part of a project team, with a keen ability to track and meet contractual and regulatory deadlines. Responsibilities Provide support for fieldwork and office-related tasks related to site investigations and environmental inspections. Assist senior staff with fieldwork tasks for ongoing projects throughout the five boroughs. Help in preparing project planning documents, data evaluation, and report preparation. Work efficiently both individually and as part of a project team. Track and meet contractual and regulatory deadlines. Essential Skills Bachelor's or Master's degree in Environmental Science, Biology, or a related field. 2 years of experience in fieldwork investigations, environmental sampling, and inspections. Experience with the MS Office Suite. 40-hour HAZWOPER certification. Additional Skills & Qualifications OSHA 40 certification. Work Environment This field-based position involves working on projects throughout New York City and the Five Boroughs, particularly on NYC Agency Projects. The team consists of 10-15 Environmental Scientists and Inspectors, and you will report to senior Environmental Scientists. Our workspace is located in a great office in Midtown, New York, fostering a fun culture with opportunities for social activities such as happy hours and outings. We take pride in the high caliber of work performed and offer growth opportunities to advance to supervisory roles. The organization supports continuous learning by covering costs for additional certifications needed during your first week of training. 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 $35.00 - $43.00/hr. 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) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in New York,NY. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Jul 3, 2026. 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 View email address on click.appcast.io for other accommodation options. 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