Environmental Scientist

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Job Title: Environmental Scientist

Job Description

The role of Environmental Scientist involves a balanced mix of office and field work, with approximately 70% of the time spent in the office and 30% in the field. You will work under general direction with reasonable latitude to determine the technical objectives of your assignments. Your work will be reviewed upon completion for adequacy in meeting objectives. You will perform hydrogeological assessments and groundwater remediation at specific sites, including proposals for obtaining new data. Staying updated on new regulations and procedures is essential. You will provide leadership to less experienced scientists and technicians through work assignments, monitoring schedules, and resolving problems. You may act as the lead person or technical expert on small to medium projects.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and complex field inspections and studies of sites proposed for investigation, including topography, sensitive environmental receptors, and exposed geological formations.
• Provide technical supervision on the collection and interpretation of field data.
• Coordinate full-time inspection of geotechnical and hydrogeological site investigations, including supervising technicians, drill crews, and tank removals.
• Perform geological literature searches and routine and complex analyses to evaluate the impact on geological formations involved in the excavation of tanks and subsurface investigations.
• Evaluate both routine and complex laboratory and boring data and samples, generating geologic and rock profiles for reports.
• Compose routine and complex hydrogeological reports based on approved work plans, including recommendations for senior scientist approval.
• Prepare proposals on routine and complex projects.
• Supervise the development of the scope of subsurface investigations, geological assessments, and other special field or laboratory tests.
• Assess the physical and chemical properties of soil and rock formations and other pertinent hydrogeologic conditions.
• Oversee and implement remedial pilot testing.
• Ensure safety protocols are followed during all field activities, maintaining compliance with environmental regulations.

Essential Skills

• Site remediation
• Groundwater monitoring
• Geology
• Technical writing
• Phase II environmental assessments
• Environmental compliance
• Remediation
• Environmental monitoring
• Environmental remediation
• Soil sampling
• Report writing
• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science or related fields
• 2 to 5 years of experience

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Self-starter
• Organized
• Opportunity to transition into a Project Manager role
• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science or related

Work Environment

The work environment consists of 70% office work and 30% field work. The role includes reporting to a Sr. team member. This position offers opportunities to move out of the field and advance in your career.

This is a Permanent position based out of Farmingdale, NY.

The pay range for this position is $65000.00 - $95000.00/yr.

Full medical/dental/vision AFLAC 401(k) with match and no vesting Company-paid life insurance PTO, holidays, flexible hours Referral bonuses

This is a fully onsite position in Farmingdale,NY.

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 14, 2026.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we’ve helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000 extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.

Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.

Salary : $65,000 - $95,000