Environmental Scientist

Job Description
Environmental Scientist

Job Description
General Responsibilities:

Conduct environmental field work, site investigations, assessments, and surveys related to environmental compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. Manage and participate in a variety of regulatory compliance projects regulated under the CWA, CAA, RCRA, and other environmental statutes. Actively participate in stormwater sampling, field inspections, and special studies focused on water resources (water, wastewater, and stormwater quality). Conduct research and prepare applicable permit applications and technical documents including proposals, reports, SPCC plans, Industrial Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans (SWP3s), Construction SWP3s, Tier II and TRI reports. Projects will include both field work, and report writing in addition to clear communication.

This is a developing level scientific professional designed to develop knowledge, skills, and abilities with increased responsibility in project management (scope, schedule, and budget) of assigned projects.

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.
• Responsible for maintaining quality standards on all projects and successfully execute and/or manage assigned projects to completion.
• Responsible for completing project assignments independently as well as participating on a team.
• Perform site visits, field observations and field data collection or assignments.
• Assist in the collection and analysis of data from stormwater sampling, reports, maps, drawings, tests, and aerial photographs to evaluate, plan and execute projects.
• Conduct water, stormwater, soil, and other sampling.
• Implements technical requirements to complete client projects by participating and coordinating with the team.
• Drafts written proposals to clients for small projects and may assist with portions of proposals on larger projects.
• Requires client contact pertaining to specific projects/tasks.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental science or related science field and 1-3 years related experience.
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history.

Preferred Certification:

• Certification in field of expertise a plus.

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.