Terracon

Environmental Senior Staff Scientist

Terracon$70K — $95K *
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science or related science; or 9+ years related experience without a degree.
  • Minimum 5 years of relevant experience needed.
  • Master's degree is preferred.
  • Certification in field of expertise is required.
  • Valid driver's license with acceptable violation history may be required.

Responsibilities

  • Follow safety rules and report any issues to management.
  • Integrate quality leadership practices into daily work.
  • Ensure consistent quality standards in project delivery.
  • Conduct site testing and recommend system designs for medium-sized projects.
  • Collaborate with senior scientists on complex projects.
  • Perform field visits and collect data as needed.
  • Supervise and direct field staff in data collection and site activities.

Benefits

  • Flexible working environment with options across multiple locations.
  • Opportunity to work with a team of professional experts in environmental science.
  • Development and support for younger staff.
  • Engagement in collaborative and meaningful projects with diverse clients.
  • Potential for career advancement in a growing service line.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Terracon is looking for curious minds to join us as an Environmental Senior Staff Scientist. This is a mid-level position that will help support the growing needs of our service line in North Dakota. You will be responsible for managing due diligence, subsurface investigations, soil vapor assessments, and remedial actions on behalf of our diverse client base. This position would also be responsible for helping staff develop new client relationships, maintaining our existing client base, and support development of younger staff.

Work with a team of professional experts within our regional environmental team and work collaboratively on dynamic projects with colleagues and clients to ensure work is executed on time and within budget. We are looking to fill this role in our Bismarck, Fargo, or Minot offices with a flexible working environment.

Responsibilities

  • Follow safety rules, guidelines and standards for all projects. Participate in pre-task planning. Report any safety issues or concerns to management.
  • Integrate quality leadership practices into daily regimen.
  • Provide consistent quality standards on proposal and project delivery.
  • Mid-level, experienced scientific professional responsible for conducting site testing and making recommendations for systems design on medium sized projects with a variety of complexity.
  • Participates with more senior scientists/engineers on large, more complex projects.
  • Performs site visits, field observations and field data collection or assignments.
  • Implements technical requirements to complete client projects by directing and supervising field staff to sample, test and collect data and/or document site activities.
  • Responsible for developing written proposals to clients for both small and large projects including quality control review of proposals written by others.
  • Evaluates complex laboratory and field data and assembles in written reports.
  • May serve as team member or lead in meetings and communications with client pertaining to specific projects/tasks.
  • May oversee work performed by lower level scientists/engineers and Technicians.
  • Works under the supervision of a Terracon Authorized Project Reviewer.

    Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science or related science field and a minimum of 5 years' related experience. Or, in lieu of a degree, a minimum of 9 years' related experience.
  • Master's degree preferred.
  • A valid driver's license with acceptable violation history may be required.
  • Required Certification:
  • Certification in field of expertise required.

  • About Terracon

    Terracon is a leading provider of engineering consulting services in the United States. The company was founded in 1965 and has since grown to employ over 5,000 people in more than 150 offices across the country. Terracon offers a wide range of services, including geotechnical engineering, environmental consulting, construction materials testing, and facilities engineering. The company is committed to providing high-quality services to its clients while also promoting sustainability and environmental responsibility. Terracon is a privately held company and is headquartered in Olathe, Kansas.
    Learn more about Terracon
    Size
    5,000 employees
    Industry
    Net Income
    $50 million
    Founded
    2023
    5 Year Trend
    +20%
    Revenue
    $800 million
    NASDAQ

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