Staff Environmental Scientist

  • Actalent
  • Milwaukee, Wisconsin
  • Full Time

Position Summary

As a Staff Scientist, you will be instrumental in conducting environmental fieldwork and assessments to identify and address potential environmental risks. This role involves hands-on sampling of soil, groundwater, and soil vapor, as well as performing Phase I Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs) and surveys for asbestos-containing materials (ACM) and lead-based paint (LBP). You'll also contribute to report writing and data analysis to support project evaluations.

Key Responsibilities

  • Perform field sampling of soil, groundwater, and soil vapor.
  • Conduct Phase I Environmental Site Assessments to evaluate potential environmental liabilities.
  • Carry out ACM and LBP surveys to detect hazardous materials.
  • Prepare detailed technical reports, data tables, and drawings based on field and lab results.
  • Collaborate with project teams to ensure compliance with environmental regulations and standards.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Geology, or a related discipline.
  • At least 4 years of experience in environmental consulting.
  • Familiarity with environmental regulations and best practices.
  • Strong skills in data collection, analysis, and technical writing.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
  • Willingness to travel, primarily within southeastern Wisconsin and northern Illinois, with occasional overnight stays.

Additional Details

  • Job Type: Full-time
  • Salary Range:$60,000 - $70,000 per year
  • Location Requirement: Based in Milwaukee, WI
  • Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package available

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $60000.00 - $80000.00/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: 485631570
Originally Posted on: 7/16/2025

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