Staff Scientist

Environmental Scientist

Overview

This role is ideal for an Environmental Scientist with 2-5 years of experience supporting a variety of consulting projects including site assessments, remediation, due diligence, and redevelopment. The position offers a mix of fieldwork and office responsibilities with strong opportunities for technical growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct Phase I & II Environmental Site Assessments (ASTM standards)
• Perform field sampling (soil, groundwater, vapor) and site investigations
• Prepare technical reports, data analysis, and recommendations
• Support remediation, compliance, and Brownfield/redevelopment projects
• Assist with permitting, regulatory coordination, and environmental assessments
• Coordinate with project teams, labs, contractors, and agencies
• Maintain accurate field documentation and manage multiple project tasks

Requirements

• Bachelor's in Environmental Science, Geology, Environmental Engineering, or related
• 2-5 years of environmental consulting experience
• Experience with Phase I & II ESAs and field sampling
• Knowledge of environmental regulations and compliance processes
• Strong technical writing, data analysis, and communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Valid driver's license with ability to travel

Preferred

• Experience with remediation, groundwater/hydrogeology, and Brownfield projects
• Exposure to vapor intrusion, wetlands, and environmental compliance/permitting

Work Environment

• Mix of office and field work
• Site visits for assessments and sampling
• Collaborative team setting with growth opportunities

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Troy, MI.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $33.00 - $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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Troy,MI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 2, 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.

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.

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