Field Scientist

at  Terracon Consultants Inc

Job Description

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Earth Science, Geology, Biology, Chemistry, or related science field.
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history

Conduct environmental site investigations, assessments and surveys to sample, measure and analyze air, water, hazardous materials, and soil. Prepare applicable permit applications, risk assessments and technical documents including proposals, reports and regulatory agency correspondence. Projects may include Phase I/II environmental site assessments, ecological and natural resource field surveys, tank closure assessments, asbestos inspections, lead paint inspections, storm water management, and site planning and permitting.

Essential Roles and Responsibilities:

• Follow safety rules, guidelines and standards for all projects. Participate in pre-task planning. Report any safety issues or concerns to management.
• Be responsible for maintaining quality standards on all projects.
• Be responsible for conducting analyses of component portions of projects; assignments are designed to develop knowledge and abilities.
• Perform site visits, field observations, and field data collection.
• Assist in the collection and analysis of data from sampling, reports, maps, drawings, tests, aerial photographs, etc. to evaluate projects.
• Conduct groundwater, soil, indoor air, asbestos, mold, lead paint, and other hazardous material sampling.
• May have limited client contact pertaining to specific projects/tasks.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Earth Science, Geology, Biology, Chemistry, or related science field.
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history.

Preferred Certification:

• Certification in field of expertise.

About Terracon
Terracon is a 100 percent employee-owned multidiscipline consulting firm comprised of more than 6,000 curious minds focused on solving engineering and technical challenges from more than 175 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.
EEO Statement
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