Field Scientist

General Responsibilities

• Carry out environmental site investigations, assessments, and surveys to sample, measure, and analyze air, water, materials, and soil.
• Evaluate and recommend risk and remediation strategies and designs to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Create and submit applicable permit applications, risk assessments, and technical documents such as proposals, reports, and regulatory correspondence.
• Design systems and environmental protection plans.
• Conduct projects including 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.

Essential Roles and Responsibilities

• Adhere to safety rules, guidelines, and standards for all projects.
• Participate in pre-task planning.
• Report any safety issues or concerns to management.
• Support consistent quality standards on proposal and project delivery.
• Develop as a scientific professional by conducting analyses of project components.
• Carry out site visits, field observations, and data collection or assignments.
• Collect and analyze data from sampling, reports, maps, drawings, tests, and aerial photographs to evaluate, plan, and permit projects.
• Conduct water, soil, and other samplings.
• Implement technical requirements to complete client projects by directing field staff to sample, test, and collect data or document site activities.
• Outline required investigative programs by selecting appropriate alternative techniques to conduct site studies in your area of expertise.
• Draft written proposals to clients for small projects and assist with portions of proposals on larger projects.
• Might have limited client contact pertaining to specific projects/tasks.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science or a related science field, or a minimum of 5 years of related experience.
• A valid driver’s license with an acceptable violation history may be required.
• Preferred qualifications include certification in your field of expertise.

About Us

Terracon is a 100 percent employee-owned multidisciplinary consulting firm comprising over 8,000 curious minds dedicated to solving engineering and technical challenges from more than 200 locations nationwide. Since 1965, Terracon has grown into a successful multi-disciplinary firm specializing in environmental, facilities, geotechnical, and materials services. Terracon's growth stems from its talented employee-owners delivering exceptional client service and offering new and exciting career opportunities in the marketplace. Terracon was recognized as the #1 firm in Asbestos and Lead Abatement.

About the Team

Our national environmental team assists our clients in doing the right thing for their projects and for the planet. Our professionals include environmental architects, archaeologists, biologists, engineers, geologists, historians, industrial hygienists, planners, and scientists. Working together in the field, office, or lab, we guide clients through the steps and processes to address environmental challenges and advance their projects safely, sustainably, and efficiently. Services offered include site assessment, planning and permitting, including cultural and natural resources, sustainability and resilience, regulatory compliance, and industrial hygiene and safety, positioning us at the forefront of helping clients succeed and communities thrive.