Environmental Specialist - Tupelo, MS

Lead Impactful Projects. Solve Real-World Environmental Challenges.

We’re looking for an experienced Environmental Specialist who’s ready to take ownership of projects and make a tangible impact. In this role, you’ll lead environmental investigations, guide compliance efforts, and partner with clients to deliver high-quality, practical solutions across a diverse portfolio of projects.

If you enjoy a mix of fieldwork, technical problem-solving, and client interaction, this is a great opportunity to grow your career in a dynamic consulting environment.

What You’ll Do

• Lead and execute environmental investigations, including site assessments and subsurface evaluations
• Manage Phase I & Phase II Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs) from planning through reporting
• Conduct regulatory compliance reviews and support permitting efforts
• Partner with clients to understand project goals and provide technical guidance and insights
• Prepare clear, concise technical reports with actionable recommendations
• Collaborate with internal teams to deliver efficient, high-quality project outcomes
• Support fieldwork including sampling, groundwater analysis, and site inspections
• Ensure all work aligns with health, safety, and environmental best practices

What You Bring

• 5 years of environmental consulting (or related) experience
• Strong background in site assessments, subsurface investigations, and ESAs
• Experience with environmental compliance and permitting processes
• Hands-on experience with groundwater sampling and data interpretation
• Knowledge of hazardous waste management and environmental regulations
• Excellent communication and report writing skills
• Ability to manage projects and build strong client relationships
• Familiarity with AutoCAD is a strong plus

Bonus Points If You Have

• Degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, Biology, or related field
• Experience working across multidisciplinary teams
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously

Work Environment

This role offers the best of both worlds: office-based analysis and field-based project work. You’ll spend time developing reports, interpreting environmental data, and collaborating with your team, while also getting out in the field for site visits, sampling, and investigations.

Limited travel is required, and safety is always a top priority in every environment.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Tupelo, MS.

The pay range for this position is $36.06 - $43.27/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)

This is a fully onsite position in Tupelo,MS.

This position is anticipated to close on May 22, 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.

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 process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

Salary : $36 - $43