Environmental Field Technician

Actalent; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) retirement plan

Life insurance

Short/long-term disability

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Paid Time Off

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Actalent is seeking an Environmental Field Technician for a contract-to-hire role based in Cincinnati, Ohio. The position involves field investigations, sampling, and site assessments across the Midwest with emphasis on brownfield redevelopment programs.

You will work with multidisciplinary teams, travel to project sites, and ensure regulatory compliance in dynamic field environments. Ideal candidates have at least 1 year of environmental consulting experience, Phase I/II ESAs, hands-on

Qualifications

• 1+ year environmental consulting experience in site assessments/remediation.
• Experience with Phase I and Phase II ESAs.
• Hands-on soil, groundwater, sediment, drinking water, soil gas, and indoor air sampling.
• Field oversight of remedial activities and subcontractors.
• Knowledge of USCS soil logging.
• Ability to support emergency response, removal assessment, and removal actions.
• Strong communication with clients, vendors, and subcontractors.
• Willingness to travel to Ohio and broader Midwest sites.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather.
• HazWoper 40-hour certification.
• Bachelors degree in Environmental Science.

Responsibilities

• Perform field data collection: soil, groundwater, sediment, drinking water, soil gas, and indoor air sampling.
• Conduct Phase I ESAs: records review, site inspections, documentation.
• Conduct Phase II ESAs: intrusive investigations, sampling, reporting.
• Oversee UST closure and remediation field activities.
• Log soil cores and classify soils per USCS.
• Manage subcontractors during geophysical surveys and clearances.
• Oversee drilling and installation of soil borings, wells, probes.
• Oversee excavation/remedial activities and document progress.
• Conduct asbestos and lead-based paint surveys/abatement.
• Provide emergency response support and removal actions.
• Maintain rotating on-call readiness.
• Coordinate with vendors and clients.
• Prepare field notes and supporting docs.

Skills

Environmental sampling

Phase I/II ESA

Field remediation oversight

USCS soil logging

Emergency response

Client communication

Willingness to travel

Outdoor work

HazWoper 40

Education

Bachelors in Environmental Science

Job description

Job Title: Environmental Field Technician

Job Description

This full-time Environmental Field Technician role is based in Cincinnati, Ohio and supports a wide range of environmental projects across the Midwest, primarily within Ohio. The position focuses on brownfield redevelopment programs and involves working with federal, state, and commercial clients. You will perform field investigations, sampling, and site assessments while collaborating closely with multidisciplinary teams. The role suits a detail-oriented professional with strong communication skills who can work both independently and as part of a team in dynamic field environments.

Responsibilities

• Complete field data collection activities, including soil, groundwater, sediment, drinking water, soil gas, and indoor air sampling in accordance with project plans and regulatory requirements.
• Conduct Phase I environmental site assessments, including records review, site inspections, and preparation of supporting documentation.
• Conduct Phase II environmental site assessments, including intrusive investigations, sampling, and documentation of field activities and findings.
• Support underground storage tank (UST) closure and corrective action investigations, including field oversight and documentation of closure and remediation activities.
• Log soil cores and classify soils using the Unified Soil Classification System (USCS) to support subsurface characterization and reporting.
• Provide field oversight and management of subcontractors during completion of geophysical surveys and private utility clearances.
• Oversee drilling activities and the installation of soil borings, monitoring wells, and soil gas probes, ensuring adherence to safety and quality standards.
• Provide field oversight during excavation and other remedial activities, documenting progress, conditions, and compliance with project requirements.
• Conduct asbestos and lead-based paint surveys in buildings and structures, following applicable protocols and safety procedures.
• Provide field oversight during asbestos and lead-based paint abatement activities to ensure compliance with specifications and regulations.
• Provide technical support in the areas of emergency response, removal assessment, and removal action, including field investigations and documentation.
• Maintain a rotating on-call readiness schedule to respond to environmental emergencies and provide remedial and restoration guidance and solutions to clients.
• Communicate and interact effectively with vendors, clients, and subcontractors to coordinate field activities, resolve issues, and ensure successful project execution.
• Prepare clear and accurate field notes, logs, and supporting documentation to support technical reports and project deliverables.

Essential Skills

• At least 1 year of environmental consulting experience in site assessments and/or remediation.
• Demonstrated experience conducting environmental site assessments, including Phase I and Phase II environmental site assessments.
• Hands-on experience with soil sampling, groundwater sampling, sediment sampling, drinking water sampling, soil gas sampling, and indoor air sampling.
• Experience supporting environmental remediation projects, including field oversight of remedial activities and subcontractors.
• Knowledge and practical use of the Unified Soil Classification System (USCS) for logging and classifying soil cores.
• Ability to provide field support for emergency response, removal assessment, and removal action activities.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to interact professionally with clients, vendors, and subcontractors.
• Ability and willingness to travel to various project sites throughout Ohio and the broader Midwest region.
• Ability and willingness to work outdoors in various weather conditions for extended periods.
• Valid Hazwoper 40-hour certification.
• Bachelors degree in Environmental Science or a closely related field.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience working on brownfield redevelopment programs and related environmental projects.
• Familiarity with federal, state, and commercial environmental contracts and associated requirements.
• Experience in environmental science, engineering, or a related discipline supporting field investigations and remediation.
• Strong organizational skills to manage multiple field tasks, documentation, and schedules.
• Ability to work effectively both independently in the field and collaboratively within multidisciplinary project teams.
• Attention to detail in recording field observations, sample information, and subcontractor activities.
• Interest in contributing to projects that support innovation, sustainability, and positive community impact in areas such as water, environment, energy, and international development.

Work Environment

This role is almost entirely field-based, with approximately 100% of the time spent working at project sites rather than in an office. You will travel regularly to sites throughout Ohio and potentially across the broader Midwest, with occasional overnight stays in hotels as project needs require. Fieldwork takes place outdoors in a variety of weather conditions and site settings, including active construction areas, brownfield locations, and other environmental project sites. You will use standard environmental sampling equipment, monitoring instruments, and field logging tools while following strict health, safety, and environmental protocols. The work environment emphasizes collaboration, technical excellence, and a mission-driven focus on delivering innovative and sustainable solutions that improve communities and the environment.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Cincinnati, OH.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $40.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Cincinnati, OH.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 17, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Cincinnati,OH.

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 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing winner for both client and talent service.

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