Actalent
Environmental Scientist (Field-Based | NYC)
Join a collaborative environmental team supporting major agency projects across New York City. We’re hiring an Environmental Scientist with 2+ years of experience in field investigations, environmental sampling, and inspections. This is a field-based role ideal for early-career professionals looking to grow under experienced senior staff while contributing to high-impact environmental work across the five boroughs.
About the Role You’ll support site investigations, sampling, and inspections for NYC agency projects. Under the guidance of senior scientists, you’ll assist in fieldwork, data evaluation, and report preparation while tracking regulatory deadlines and contributing to project documentation.
Key Responsibilities
Conduct field investigations, sampling, and inspections
Assist in preparing project planning documents and technical reports
Support data evaluation and documentation
Work independently and as part of a project team
Track and meet contractual and regulatory deadlines
Qualifications
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Environmental Science, Biology, or related field
2+ years of experience in environmental fieldwork
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
40-Hour HAZWOPER certification required
Strong communication, organizational, and documentation skills
Why Join?
Work on NYC agency projects across all five boroughs
Learn from senior staff with deep industry experience
Long‑term growth potential with opportunities to move into supervisory roles
Fun, collaborative culture with regular team outings and happy hours
Midtown office location with a supportive team of 10–15 scientists and inspectors
Company pays for additional certifications during your first week of training
Work Environment & Benefits
Field-based role with regular reporting to Midtown office
Standard benefits: 2–3 weeks vacation, 10 paid holidays, 401(k) match, and paid sick leave
Competitive salary and bonus potential
Work with federal‑level clients and gain exposure to a wide range of environmental projects
Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in New York, NY.
Job Type & Location Contract to Hire position based out of New York, NY.
Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $35.00/hr.
Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Nov 14, 2025.
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.
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 due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.
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About the Role You’ll support site investigations, sampling, and inspections for NYC agency projects. Under the guidance of senior scientists, you’ll assist in fieldwork, data evaluation, and report preparation while tracking regulatory deadlines and contributing to project documentation.
Key Responsibilities
Conduct field investigations, sampling, and inspections
Assist in preparing project planning documents and technical reports
Support data evaluation and documentation
Work independently and as part of a project team
Track and meet contractual and regulatory deadlines
Qualifications
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Environmental Science, Biology, or related field
2+ years of experience in environmental fieldwork
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
40-Hour HAZWOPER certification required
Strong communication, organizational, and documentation skills
Why Join?
Work on NYC agency projects across all five boroughs
Learn from senior staff with deep industry experience
Long‑term growth potential with opportunities to move into supervisory roles
Fun, collaborative culture with regular team outings and happy hours
Midtown office location with a supportive team of 10–15 scientists and inspectors
Company pays for additional certifications during your first week of training
Work Environment & Benefits
Field-based role with regular reporting to Midtown office
Standard benefits: 2–3 weeks vacation, 10 paid holidays, 401(k) match, and paid sick leave
Competitive salary and bonus potential
Work with federal‑level clients and gain exposure to a wide range of environmental projects
Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in New York, NY.
Job Type & Location Contract to Hire position based out of New York, NY.
Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $35.00/hr.
Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Nov 14, 2025.
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.
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 due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.
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