Environmental Scientist

Responsibilities

• Conduct Phase I Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs), including site inspections, historical research, and database reviews in accordance with ASTM standards.
• Perform Phase II ESAs, including soil, groundwater, and vapor sampling, and coordinate all aspects of field investigations.
• Analyze environmental data, interpret laboratory results, and prepare clear, accurate, and technically sound reports.
• Identify Recognized Environmental Conditions (RECs) and recommend appropriate next steps for site remediation or additional assessment.
• Collaborate with clients, contractors, and regulatory agencies to ensure projects comply with applicable environmental standards and regulations.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, maintaining schedules, meeting deadlines, and supporting budget adherence.
• Prepare detailed Phase I and Phase II ESA reports, ensuring consistency with regulatory and ASTM requirements.
• Contribute to environmental monitoring and remediation activities, including soil sampling and environmental consulting tasks as needed.
• Engage in professional networking and relationship building to support ongoing and future environmental projects.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Geology, or a related field.
• 2–5 years of experience in environmental consulting or environmental site assessments.
• Hands-on experience conducting Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessments.
• Familiarity with ASTM E1527-21 standards and relevant environmental regulations such as CERCLA and RCRA.
• Strong technical writing skills with demonstrated experience preparing ESA reports.
• Ability to interpret laboratory data and provide practical, actionable recommendations.
• Proficiency in GIS software and Microsoft Office tools.
• Experience with environmental science practices, soil sampling, environmental remediation, and environmental monitoring.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, to interact effectively with clients, contractors, and regulatory agencies.
• Solid project management skills, including the ability to organize tasks, manage time, and handle multiple projects concurrently.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience working in a multidisciplinary team environment.
• OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER certification or willingness to obtain this certification.
• Experience in Phase I and Phase II ESA report writing with a focus on clarity and regulatory compliance.
• Interest in career progression into a Project Manager role and taking on greater responsibility over time.
• Motivation to learn directly from highly experienced environmental professionals and apply that knowledge to complex projects.

Work Environment

The work environment offers a balanced mix of field and office-based work, with approximately 1–2 days per week spent on site conducting sampling and field investigations. The remaining days can be performed remotely, providing a very flexible and supportive work setting. The role typically involves a roughly 50/50 split between field activities and office tasks, with a strong emphasis on technical writing and report preparation. You will collaborate closely with a consultant who primarily works remotely and with senior environmental professionals who bring decades of industry experience. The culture is that of a small, family-oriented organization where you can learn directly from seasoned experts, grow into a project management role, and build a strong professional network within the environmental and construction industries.

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 actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.