Job Title: Environmental Scientist

Job Description

We are seeking an Environmental Scientist to join our dynamic team. You will work alongside project managers and collaborate with a team of multi-disciplined engineers and scientists, technical and administrative staff. Your role will involve environmental investigations, UST removals, site remediation, environmental due diligence, and providing a wide range of observation and testing services for geotechnical and environmental development projects. You will also assist in directing the day-to-day activities of junior-level staff, schedule and coordinate task resources, lead soil and groundwater field investigations, and solicit guidance from senior-level technical staff and project managers.

Responsibilities

• Assist project managers with planning and implementing field environmental investigation and remedial tasks.
• Provide field and office support for 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.
• Oversee excavation activities.
• Perform aquifer testing.
• Evaluate data to support the development of site conceptual models for environmental investigations, delineate the nature and extent of contamination, and modify or optimize post-remedy long-term monitoring programs.
• Prepare regulatory reports including Initial Assessment and Final Assessment Reports, Site Closure Reports, Status Reports, Phase I and II, Baseline Environmental Assessments, Due Care Plans, SWIPP plans, and other client/site-specific reporting as required.
• Assist with project cost estimating, establish/maintain budgets, evaluate subcontractor proposals, and coordinate all aspects of subcontractor tasks including schedule logistics and health and safety on site.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental or Civil Engineering, Environmental Science, or Geology.
• At least 2 years of experience as an Environmental Scientist, Field Technician, Geologist, and/or Environmental Engineer.
• Fieldwork sampling experience, including site assessments (ESA), remediation, subsurface drilling, soil boring descriptions/logging, monitoring well installation, groundwater sampling methods, and soil sample collection for UST removal documentation.
• Understanding of scope, schedule, and budget management.
• Current 40-hour HAZWOPER certification with an 8-hour refresher.
• Valid Michigan Driver’s License with no history of accidents or alcohol/drug-related traffic offenses.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in technical report writing, asbestos surveys, and project management.

Work Environment

This position involves working 75% of the time in the field, primarily around Metro Detroit/Brighton/Novi/Plymouth/Ypsilanti/Ann Arbor, and 25% in the office. The work environment is very casual, with flexible work hours. The company provides 2-3 work trucks for fieldwork. Work hours are Monday to Friday, 40-45 hours per week. The company offers a small company feel with about 20 employees and opportunities for growth into leadership roles. Employees enjoy a flexible schedule, casual office setting, 401k plan with up to 4% matching employer contributions, paid time off, company-sponsored education and training, group health, vision, and dental insurance with employer premium contributions, and short/long term disability & life insurance plans.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $31.00/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 Mar 21, 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.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are 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

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.

Salary : $25 - $31