Staff 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 agency 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

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science or a related science field and a minimum of 3 years’ related experience.
• Or, in lieu of a degree, a minimum of 7 years’ related experience.
• A Master’s degree preferred.
• A valid driver’s license with an acceptable violation history may be required.
• Required Certification: Certification in field of expertise required.

About Us

Terracon is a 100 percent employee-owned multidiscipline 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 its talented employee-owners exceeding expectations in client service and growing their careers with new and exciting opportunities in the marketplace. Terracon was recognized as the #1 firm in Asbestos and Lead Abatement.

About the Team

Terracon’s national environmental team helps clients do the right thing for their projects and for our 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 help guide clients through the steps and processes to address environmental challenges and move their projects forward as quickly, safely, and sustainably as possible. With services including site assessment, planning and permitting including cultural and natural resources, sustainability and resiliency, regulatory compliance, and industrial hygiene and safety, we’re at the forefront of helping clients succeed and communities thrive.