Staff Scientist

Job Description

Projects may include Phase I Environmental Site Assessments and regulatory compliance projects including stormwater inspections, compliance auditing, SPCC plans, and TRI/Tier II reporting. Prepare applicable permit applications, risk assessments and technical documents including proposals, reports and regulatory agency correspondence.

• Follow safety rules, guidelines and standards for all projects. Participate in pre-task planning. Report any safety issues or concerns to management.
• Demonstrate quality practices and acumen.
• Provide consistent quality standards on proposal and project delivery.
• May assist more senior scientists/engineers on large, more complex projects.
• Perform site visits, field observations and field data collection or assignments.
• Implement technical requirements to complete client projects by directing and supervising field staff to sample, test and collect data and/or document site activities.
• Responsible for developing written proposals to clients for approval by senior level professionals.
• Evaluate moderately complex laboratory and field data and assemble in written reports.
• Serve as a team member and participate in meetings and communications with clients pertaining to specific projects/tasks.
• Oversee work performed by lower level scientists/engineers and technicians.
• Work under the supervision of a Terracon Authorized Project Reviewer.

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science or related science field with a minimum of 3 years’ related experience, or in lieu of a degree, a minimum of 7 years’ related experience.
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history.
• Certification in field of expertise required.

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.