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
Required Certifications
Why This Role
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.
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:
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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