Job Description
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
Ready to grow your environmental career and make an impact across NYC? Apply today and join a team that values mentorship, technical excellence, and long-term development.
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 $30.00 - $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 New York,NY.
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 (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.
Job Tags
Contract work, Temporary work, Work at office,
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