Staff Scientist - Environmental

General Responsibilities

Terracon's Salt Lake City office is looking for a talented and experienced addition to our Environmental Department! As one of the largest and most-established environmental consulting firms in Utah, Terracon has an incredible team of environmental professionals and amazing clients.

Candidates must have experience conducting Phase I Environmental Site Assessments (ESA). Additional valuable experience could include asbestos or industrial hygiene experience, environmental investigations, environmental permitting, regulatory compliance, and cultural and natural resources.

The successful candidate will manage all aspects of a Phase I ESA to ensure that it is completed safely, on time and within scope and budget. Responsibilities include completing the project as per its contracted scope, monitoring progress and performance against the project plan, troubleshooting and recommending or resolving operational problems and minimizing delays. The Project Manager will be responsible for resource management, project scheduling, and working with external vendors, subcontractors and contractors.

Duties include communicating the status of the project to the project team and client, setting priorities, assigning tasks, and coordinating project staff to meet project targets and milestones. The Project Manager will also communicate with the client and deliver work products to the client’s satisfaction. The Project Manager coordinates the effort with the Authorized Project Reviewer (APR) to ensure that the APR has the opportunity to engage throughout the project, particularly at critical junctures.

Primary duties will include coordinating with clients and conducting Phase I Environmental Site Assessments on real property. This involves gathering and evaluating regulatory and historical data, performing site reconnaissance, interviewing stakeholders, conducting file reviews and preparing a report detailing findings. In addition to Phase I ESAs, opportunities are available to be involved with Brownfield assessments and grants, limited site investigations, and asbestos inspections and sampling.

Completion of some projects may require working outside of standard office hours and days.

• Exceptional writing skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, with an emphasis in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Ability to work on multiple projects concurrently and deliver quality product on time.
• Ability to cultivate strong relationships within a team.

• Conduct site visits throughout the Region and prepare data for written reports.
• Be responsible for maintaining quality standards on all projects.
• Must be able to generate reports on time.
• Follow safety rules, guidelines and standards for all projects. Participate in pre-task planning and report any safety issues or concerns to management.

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline such as Engineering, Environmental Science or Geology and a minimum of 3 years of related experience, or in lieu of a degree, a minimum of 7 years of related experience.
• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable violation history.

Terracon is a 100 percent employee‑owned multidisciplinary consulting firm comprised of more than 8,000 curious minds focused on solving engineering and technical challenges from more than 200 locations nationwide. Since 1965, Terracon has evolved into a successful multi‑discipline firm specializing in environmental, facilities, geotechnical, and materials services. Terracon’s growth is due to our talented employee‑owners exceeding expectations in client service and growing their careers with new and exciting opportunities in the marketplace.

Terracon’s vision of “Together, we are best at people” is demonstrated through our excellent compensation and benefits package. Based on eligibility, role and job status, we offer many programs including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) plan, paid time off and holidays, education reimbursement, and various bonus programs.

Terracon is an EEO employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran and disabled candidates to apply and be considered for open positions. We do not discriminate against any applicant for employment, or any employee because of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender, disability, age or military status.