Environmental Scientist

  • Milwaukee, Wisconsin
  • Full Time

The Staff Scientist will play a crucial role in conducting environmental sampling and assessments to identify and mitigate potential environmental hazards. This position requires expertise in field sampling of soil, groundwater, and soil vapor. The position also requires the ability to complete Phase I Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs) and conduct surveys for asbestos-containing materials (ACM)and lead-based paint (LBP). The successful candidate will also have experience writing reports, and preparing tables and drawings to assist in data evaluation.

Responsibilities:

  • Field Sampling: Conduct soil, groundwater, and soil vapor sampling.
  • Conducting Phase I Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs): Perform assessments to identify potential or existing environmental contamination liabilities.
  • Conduct ACM and LBP surveys to identify hazardous materials. Asbestos-Containing Materials (ACM) and Lead-Based Paint (LBP) Sampling.
  • Report Preparation and writing: Compile and prepare detailed reports based on field data and survey results.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelors degree in Environmental Science, Geology, or a related field.
  • Minimum of 4+ years of experience in environmental consulting.
  • Most work is in southeastern Wisconsin and northern Illinois .Some overnight travel will be required.
  • Strong understanding of environmental regulations and standards.
  • Proficiency in data collection and analysis.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $65000.00 - $90000.00/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 Milwaukee,WI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 31, 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.

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Job ID: 486891821
Originally Posted on: 7/25/2025

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