Staff Scientist - Environmental Services

Staff Scientist - Environmental Services

Melville, NY, USA

Posted Friday, January 16, 2026 at 5:00 AM | Expires Friday, January 30, 2026 at 4:59 AM

H2M architects + engineers, a multidiscipline architectural, engineering, environmental consulting firm with offices in NY & NJ seeks an Environmental Scientist to join our team. This position will have a strong focus on soil and groundwater sampling, subsurface delineations, environmental spill response and remedial activities, and some asbestos monitoring.

Job Responsibilities:

• Soil, groundwater and air sampling, coordinate and oversee soil borings and monitoring well installation, provide remediation oversight, perform asbestos and lead paint sampling, and assist in data management and evaluation and preparation of technical reports.
• Communicating with a project team and interaction with clients and subcontractors.
• Corresponding with regulatory agencies.
• Development of work plans and report writing.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education &

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Geology, Environmental Science or related discipline required.
• Must have at least 2 years of related environmental experience
• Ability to lift up to 30lbs.
• Ability to drive to and from jobsites as necessary + transporting equipment necessary to perform field activities.
• 40 Hr. Hazwoper training highly desirable (but not required).
• Ability to work nights and weekends if needed.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills are mandatory.
• Valid driver’s license required

Annual salary for this role is $66,560 - 83,200.

The employment offer may deviate from this published range based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, experience, specialty, knowledge, education, geography and/or related certifications – not related to any applicant’s characteristics protected by local, state or federal law.

Note:

The salary or hourly rate indicated does not include other forms of compensation or benefits.

As part of your role, you may be required to work in environments where the use of a respirator is necessary. In such cases, H2M will provide appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) and ensure compliance with all applicable safety and health regulations. Therefore, you will be required to participate in any necessary respirator fit testing, training, and medical evaluations in accordance with OSHA standards and company policy.

Travel is required for this position, and you may be required to use your own vehicle for work related travel including travel to and from job sites if an H2M vehicle is not available. Due to the nature of the position, it is expected that you are able to work a flexible schedule which may include nights, weekends and holidays, as needed.

About H2M:

While we have grown into a large firm over the past 90 plus years, we remain dedicated to preserving our small company connections. It is our intention to always stand as one H2M with a mission that is built around:

• Our People: It’s our people that create our culture, execute our projects, service our clients, support our communities, and help make our company a great place to work.
• Our clients: Our clients are “why” we exist as an organization. We have the experience, expertise, and skillsets that our clients do not have yet are needed to solve the problems of the built environment.
• Our communities: We commit to creating a safe environment that fosters thriving and healthy communities through our contributions and support for numerous charitable, educational, and community-based causes and organizations.

At H2M, we’re more than just the services we provide. We are a team of over 500 professionals with the knowledge, ability, and desire to create something truly impressive. When we ask for the best of you, it is right to ask for the best of the company. Your growth is our growth. Your success is our success. We are in this mission together, so let’s see it through together.

H2M continuously strives to provide our employees and their families a comprehensive benefit experience surrounding their physical and financial well-being. We offer healthcare and wellness benefits, 401(k) retirement savings with up to 6%…