Environmental Field Scientist

Environmental Field Scientist

• Conduct environmental site investigations, assessments, and surveys to sample, measure, and analyze air, water, material, and soil.
• Identify, evaluate, and recommend risk and remediation strategies/designs to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Prepare applicable permit applications, risk assessments, and technical documents including proposals, reports, and regulatory agency correspondence.
• Design systems and environmental protection plans.
• Projects may include Phase I/II environmental site assessments, ecological and natural resource field surveys, tank closure assessments, asbestos abatement, storm water management, and site planning and permitting.

• Follow safety rules, guidelines, and standards for all projects.
• Participate in pre-task planning.
• Report any safety issues or concerns to management.
• Understand and practice quality acumen.
• Support consistent quality standards on proposal and project delivery.
• Perform site visits, field observations, and field data collection or assignments.
• Assist in the collection and analysis of data from sampling, reports, maps, drawings, tests and aerial photographs to evaluate, plan and permit projects.
• Conduct water, soil, and other sampling.
• Implement technical requirements to complete client projects by directing field staff to sample, test and collect data and/or document site activities.
• Outline required investigative program(s) by selecting the proper alternative techniques to conduct site studies in field of expertise.
• Draft written proposals to clients for small projects and may assist with portions of proposals on larger projects.
• May have limited client contact pertaining to specific projects/tasks.

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science or related science field, or in lieu of a degree, a minimum of 1 year related experience, or a minimum of 5 years’ related experience.
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history.

• Certification in field of expertise preferred.

Terracon is a 100 percent employee‑owned multidisciplinary consulting firm headquartered in Los Angeles, California. Since 1965, Terracon has evolved into a successful multi‑disciplinary firm specializing in environmental, facilities, geotechnical, and materials services.

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.

Entry level

Full‑time

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