Environmental Scientist

We are seeking a motivated Environmental Scientist to join our growing team in New York City. This is an excellent opportunity for an early‑career professional who wants hands‑on exposure to NYC OER and Brownfield projects, meaningful fieldwork, and strong technical growth in a fast‑paced consulting environment.

You’ll play a key role supporting environmental site assessments, remediation efforts, and construction‑phase activities across all five boroughs, working on a mix of private and public‑sector projects.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Prepare and contribute to Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessments, Site Assessment Reports, and Remedial Action / Closure Plans
• Support NYC OER and Brownfield remediation projects, from investigation through construction and close‑out
• Perform fieldwork as needed, including:
• Soil and groundwater sampling
• Construction oversight and environmental compliance
• Community Air Monitoring (CAMP)
• Assist with data interpretation, regulatory documentation, and coordination with project managers and field teams
• Gain exposure to remediation projects throughout 5 boroughs
  

What We’re Looking For

• 2–3 years of experience in environmental consulting or a related field
• Experience with Phase I / Phase II investigations and remediation support
• Familiarity with OER, Brownfield, or urban redevelopment projects preferred
• Strong technical writing and organizational skills
• Willingness to perform both field and office‑based work
  
  

Required Certifications

• OSHA 40‑Hour HAZWOPER
• NYC SST Card
  
  

Why This Role

• Hands‑on experience on high‑impact NYC redevelopment projects
• Exposure to the full project lifecycle—from assessment through remediation
• Opportunity to grow technically and professionally within a collaborative team
• Ideal role for someone looking to build a long‑term career in urban environmental remediation
  
  

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.

Requirements

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 hybrid position in New York,NY.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 1, 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 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

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