Environmental Scientist

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Environmental Scientist

Job Description

We are seeking an Environmental Scientist with at least 2 years of experience to support environmental due diligence, site assessment, and industrial hygiene projects. This role will primarily focus on conducting Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs), asbestos inspections and surveys, field investigations, and environmental compliance support for commercial, industrial, municipal, and redevelopment projects. The ideal candidate is comfortable with both field and office responsibilities, enjoys investigative work, and has experience preparing technical reports and interacting with clients and regulatory agencies.

Responsibilities

• Perform field data collection for environmental investigations.
• Collect and compile environmental data from samples of soil, water, and other materials for analysis.
• Collect and document field data in accordance with project plans.
• Coordinate laboratory sample submittals and maintain chain of custody.
• Interpret analytical results and compare to regulatory standards.
• Prepare technical sections of Phase I & II ESA reports.
• Ensure compliance with safety protocols and environmental regulations.

Essential Skills

• Environmental site assessment experience.
• Proficiency in conducting Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessments.
• Experience with asbestos surveys.
• Strong technical writing skills.
• Environmental engineering knowledge.
• Stream evaluation skills.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in environmental science, geology, or related field.
• 2+ years of relevant Phase I & II ESA work experience.
• 2+ years of asbestos survey experience.
• Team player with effective internal and external communication skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office applications.
• Ability to pass pre-employment drug screen and expereince check.
• Valid driver’s license and vehicle insurance.
• Ability to work in variable conditions, including uneven ground and access to remote sites.
• Ability to routinely lift varying weights from 10-50 pounds.
• OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER certification is a plus.

Work Environment

This position involves a 50/50 split between fieldwork and office work. Benefits include profit sharing for full-time employees, holiday bonuses, and access to company vehicles.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Westerville, OH.

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $35.00/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)

This is a fully onsite position in Westerville,OH.

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 24, 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.

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