Environmental Scientist

Actalent; Franklin (WI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) retirement plan

Life Insurance

Short and long-term disability

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Paid time off

Job summary

Actalent is seeking an Environmental Scientist for southeastern Wisconsin to support consulting projects in Milwaukee/Franklin, WI. The role focuses on Phase I and Phase II ESAs, investigations, and remediation for commercial, industrial, municipal, and redevelopment clients.

You will perform soil, groundwater, vapor sampling, prepare technical reports, and coordinate field teams while ensuring regulatory compliance with WDNR and related standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Geology, Environmental Engineering, Hydrogeology, or related field.
• 3+ years of environmental consulting experience.
• Hands-on experience conducting both Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessments.
• Experience with soil, groundwater, and vapor sampling.
• Strong technical writing and report preparation skills.
• Familiarity with Wisconsin environmental regulations and due diligence standards.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel to project sites.

Responsibilities

• Conduct Phase I Environmental Site Assessments (ASTM E1527 standards).
• Perform records reviews, historical research, site reconnaissance, and interviews.
• Identify RECs and prepare Phase I reports.
• Develop scopes of work and recommendations for Phase II investigations.
• Conduct soil, groundwater, soil vapor, and sediment sampling.
• Coordinate and oversee drilling subcontractors and environmental field personnel.
• Review and interpret analytical data to evaluate environmental conditions.
• Support remediation and Brownfield redevelopment projects and WDNR permitting.
• Prepare regulatory reports, work plans, and technical memorandums.
• Maintain compliance with local, state, and federal environmental regulations.
• Prepare proposals, cost estimates, and project deliverables.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining schedules and budgets.
• Communicate findings and recommendations to clients and project teams.
• Participate in client meetings and project planning efforts.

Skills

Phase I ESA

Phase II ESA

Environmental sampling

Technical writing

Wisconsin regs knowledge

Travel/valid license

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science / related field

Tools

GIS

AutoCAD

Job description

About The Opportunity

Our client is seeking an Environmental Scientist to support environmental consulting projects throughout southeastern Wisconsin. This individual will play a key role in conducting Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs), environmental investigations, and remediation projects for commercial, industrial, municipal, and redevelopment clients.

Location: Milwaukee, WI

Job Type: Full-Time

Responsibilities

• Conduct Phase I Environmental Site Assessments (ASTM E1527 standards).
• Perform records reviews, historical research, site reconnaissance, and interviews.
• Identify Recognized Environmental Conditions (RECs) and prepare comprehensive Phase I reports.
• Develop scopes of work and recommendations for Phase II investigations.
• Conduct soil, groundwater, soil vapor, and sediment sampling activities.
• Coordinate and oversee drilling subcontractors and environmental field personnel.
• Log soil borings and monitor well installations.
• Review and interpret analytical data to evaluate environmental conditions.
• Support remediation and corrective action projects under WDNR regulations.
• Assist with Brownfield redevelopment projects and environmental permitting.
• Prepare regulatory reports, work plans, and technical memorandums.
• Maintain compliance with local, state, and federal environmental regulations.
• Prepare proposals, cost estimates, and project deliverables.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining schedules and budgets.
• Communicate findings and recommendations to clients and project teams.
• Participate in client meetings and project planning efforts.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Geology, Environmental Engineering, Hydrogeology, or related field.
• 3+ years of environmental consulting experience.
• Hands-on experience conducting both Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessments.
• Experience with soil, groundwater, and vapor sampling.
• Strong technical writing and report preparation skills.
• Familiarity with Wisconsin environmental regulations and due diligence standards.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel to project sites.

Preferred

• OSHA 40-Hour HAZWOPER certification.
• Experience with WDNR remediation programs.
• Brownfield redevelopment experience.
• Asbestos and Lead-Based Paint inspection experience.
• GIS, AutoCAD, or environmental database experience.
• Professional Geologist (PG) or ability to pursue licensure.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Franklin, WI.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $35.00/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&DD 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 Franklin,WI.
• Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Oct 5, 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 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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