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Job Title: Environmental ScientistJob Description

Join a dynamic environmental consulting firm in Michigan as an Environmental Scientist. Collaborate with a team of engineers, scientists, and technical staff on projects involving environmental investigations, UST removals, site remediation, and environmental due diligence. You will lead soil and groundwater field investigations, coordinate task resources, and guide junior-level staff, while providing comprehensive observation and testing services for geotechnical and environmental development projects.

Responsibilities

+ Assist project managers with planning and implementing field environmental investigation and remedial tasks.

+ Support hydrogeological assessments involving oversight of environmental drilling and well installation, as well as Phase I and Phase II due diligence assessments.

+ Conduct soil and groundwater sampling, including low flow sampling.

+ Provide excavation oversight and aquifer testing.

+ Evaluate data to support the development of site conceptual models for environmental investigations, delineate contamination, and optimize post-remedy monitoring programs.

+ Prepare regulatory documents such as Initial and Final Assessment Reports, Site Closure Reports, Status Reports, Phase I and II assessments, Due Care Plans, and other site-specific reporting.

+ Assist with project cost estimating, budget maintenance, and subcontractor coordination, including scheduling logistics and ensuring health and safety on-site.

Essential Skills

+ Bachelor's degree in Environmental or Civil Engineering, Environmental Science, or Geology.

+ Minimum of 2 years of experience as an Environmental Scientist, Field Tech, Geologist, or Environmental Engineer.

+ Fieldwork sampling experience, including site assessments, remediation, subsurface drilling, soil boring descriptions, monitoring well installation, and soil sample collection for UST removal documentation.

+ LUST/UST project experience.

+ Current 40-hour HAZWOPER certification with 8-hour refresher.

+ Understanding of scope, schedule, and budget management.

+ Valid Michigan Driver’s License with a clean driving record.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ 5+ years of experience is a bonus.

+ Willingness to transition into a Project Management role within 1-2 years.

+ Desire to mentor and train junior field technicians and scientists.

Work Environment

The position involves working 75% of the time in the field across Southeast Michigan, with 25% in the Brighton office. Enjoy a casual work environment with flexible hours, collaborating with a friendly and supportive team. Utilize company trucks for fieldwork and benefit from a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, 401k matching, paid time off, and company-sponsored education and training.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $33.00/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 Brighton,MI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 4, 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 [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.