What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Environmental Scientist / Project Manager position at Terracon Consultants, Inc.?
Job Description
Are you an organized professional with a desire to help clients turn ideas into reality? Explore beyond the surface with Terracon. We are looking for an experienced Senior Environmental Scientist to join our dynamic team!
Terracon Senior Environmental Scientists serve as lead preparers of environmental studies and reports and identify and evaluate environmental planning strategies/designs to ensure compliance with federal, state and local regulations. The position involves assessing risks and constraints and making well-supported recommendations to assist clients with project planning and environmental compliance.
Other responsibilities include project management, managing the preparation of proposals, reports and regulatory agency correspondence, and associated fieldwork. Some supervisory, marketing and client development duties are included.
Essential Roles and Responsibilities:
- Follow safety rules, guidelines and standards for all projects. Report any safety issues or concerns to management.
- Be responsible for maintaining Terracon's established quality standards on all projects.
- Senior scientific professional responsible for quality control and assurance of data gathering procedures and data analysis.
- Serve as a company subject matter expert for NEPA and wetland delineation and permitting projects.
- Conduct pre-mobilization planning meetings with field staff to ensure all participants execute tasks safely and in accordance with Terracon's rules and practices.
- Plan and staff field studies related to wetland and watercourse delineation, stream assessments, and wildlife studies.
- Analyze and synthesize data from sampling, reports, maps, drawings, and aerial photographs to evaluate, plan and permit projects.
- Ensure the preparation of concise and accurate written reports.
- Draft written scopes, schedules and budgets for medium to complex project proposals.
- Manage medium to complex level projects for multiple business sectors including transportation, power generation and transmission, and commercial development.
- Communicate clearly and concisely with Terracon leadership, staff and clients regarding technical and procedural issues.
- The position requires occasional travel and working/traveling outside of standard office hours and days.
- Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Natural Resources Management, Biology, Geography, Geology or related natural science field and a minimum 7 years of related experience.
- Valid driver's license with acceptable violation history.
- Wetland Delineation according to U.S. Army Corps of Engineers methods.
- Professional Wetland Scientist
- Project Management Professional or equivalent
- At least 5 years of Project Management experience in environmental planning
- At least 5 years of field experience with wetland delineations, stream assessments, habitat and species assessments
- At least 5 years of related experience with permitting pursuant to Section 404 of the Clean Water Act
- Preparation of Categorical Exclusions and Environmental Assessments in accordance with NEPA as a Lead Preparer
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Intermediate to advanced understanding of Section 404 CWA, Section 7 ESA and Section 106 NHPA consultations
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.
