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Environmental Scientist
- Actalent (New York, NY)
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Asbestos Investigator
Make an Impact in Environmental Safety
Join a dynamic team dedicated to protecting public health and ensuring compliance with environmental regulations. We are seeking a licensed Asbestos Investigator to support a variety of environmental and asbestos-related projects across NYC. This is an exciting opportunity to work on meaningful assignments that shape safer communities.
As an Asbestos Investigator, you’ll conduct site investigations, perform inspections, collect field data, and prepare detailed reports. You’ll play a key role in ensuring all work meets regulatory and contractual standards while collaborating with experienced environmental professionals.
What You’ll Do
+ Conduct asbestos inspections and field investigations at project sites throughout the five boroughs.
+ Assist with environmental fieldwork tasks across ongoing projects.
+ Provide both field and office support for asbestos and environmental assignments.
+ Manage and track tasks to ensure deadlines and compliance requirements are met.
What We’re Looking For
+ Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Environmental Science, Biology, or related field.
+ Licenses & Certifications:
+ NYCDEP Asbestos Investigator License (required)
+ 40-hour HAZWOPER certification
+ Experience: 4+ years of field investigation and inspection experience.
+ Skills:
+ Proficiency in MS Office Suite
+ Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
+ Preferred: OSHA 10 certification and experience interacting with clients, contractors, and subcontractors.
Why Join Us?
+ Field-based projects throughout NYC, supporting critical agency work.
+ Collaborative team of 10–15 Environmental Scientists and Inspectors.
+ Midtown Manhattan office with an energetic, team-oriented culture.
+ Company-sponsored social activities and team events.
+ Required certifications provided during initial training.
Ready to take the next step in your environmental career? Apply today and help us create safer, healthier communities across New York City.
Job Type & Location
This is a Permanent position based out of New York, NY.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $36.00 - $50.00/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 Jan 16, 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 due to a disability, please email [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.
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