Environmental Scientist

Hiring Staff Environmental Engineer / Geologist

Location: NYC

Level: Mid‑Level to APM (3-7 years)

Join a highly respected environmental and geotechnical consulting firm known for tackling complex urban remediation and redevelopment projects across NYC. This is an opportunity to work on meaningful, technically challenging sites while being mentored by technical leaders.

If you're looking to deepen your expertise in environmental remediation, brownfields, and urban site investigation, this role offers hands‑on experience across the full project lifecycle.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct field investigations and site reconnaissance on active environmental and geotechnical projects
• Support subsurface explorations (soil borings, Geoprobe, test pits)
• Perform soil, groundwater, and bedrock sampling in accordance with ASTM standards
• Assist with Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs)
• Compile, analyze, and interpret environmental and geological data
• Support remedial investigations, construction monitoring, and field oversight
• Prepare technical reports, proposals, and client deliverables

What Makes This Role Different

• Complex NYC sites: Brownfields, redevelopment, infrastructure‑adjacent properties
• Real technical growth: Exposure beyond basic fieldwork into interpretation and design
• Strong mentorship: Learn directly from technical experts
• Balanced firm culture: Mid‑size feel with national resources and stability
• Clear career path: Support toward PE/PG licensure and long‑term development

Skills & Qualifications

• B.S. degree in Environmental Engineering, Geology, Environmental Science or other related
• 2-5 years of professional services consulting experience that includes execution of Phase I/Phase II environmental assessments
• OSHA 40-hr. HAZWOPER and OSHA 30-hr. Construction Site Safety training, and NYCDOB Training Connect Site Safety Training Card
• Field experience with sampling, investigations, or construction monitoring

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of New York, NY.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $70000.00 - $115000.00/yr.

Full benefits package including medical, vision, dental, 401k, pretax flexible spending, and bonus program

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in New York,NY.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 28, 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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