Terracon

Project Scientist

Terracon$80K — $95K *
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science or related field with at least 7 years of experience, or equivalent experience (11 years) without a degree.
  • Master's degree or PhD preferred.
  • Valid driver's license with acceptable violation history may be required.
  • Certification in the relevant field preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Follow safety guidelines and standards for projects; participate in pre-task planning and report safety concerns.
  • Lead continuous quality monitoring and improvements on projects by promoting quality standards.
  • Ensure consistent quality in project and proposal delivery.
  • Take on planning, scheduling, or conducting detailed phases of work in projects of moderate scope and complexity.
  • Devise innovative solutions for encountered problems as needed.
  • Serve as team leader for medium-sized projects and mentor junior scientists/engineers.
  • Perform scientific analyses specific to own discipline and oversee field staff to ensure compliance with technical requirements.

Benefits

  • Opportunity for professional development through mentoring and certification processes.
  • Involvement in varied environmental projects ranging from assessments to remediation strategies.
  • Work under the supervision of experienced professionals, promoting career growth.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Conduct environmental site investigations, assessments and surveys to sample, measure and analyze air, water, material, and soil. Identify, evaluate and recommend risk and remediation strategies/designs to ensure compliance with federal, state and local regulations. Prepare applicable permit applications, risk assessments and technical documents including proposals, reports and regulatory agency correspondence. Design systems and environmental protection plans. Projects may include 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.

Responsibilities

  • Follow safety rules, guidelines and standards for all projects. Participate in pre-task planning. Report any safety issues or concerns to management.
  • Provide and lead continuous quality monitoring and improvement on projects. Monitor and promote quality standards and practices.
  • Provide consistent quality standards on project and proposal delivery.
  • Career level, fully competent scientific professional responsible for planning, scheduling, conducting or coordinating detailed phases of work for part of a major project or total of a project of moderate scope and complexity.
  • May devise new approaches to problems encountered.
  • May serve as a team leader in medium projects and mentor junior level scientists/engineers.
  • Performs scientific analyses on projects of own discipline.
  • May attend on and off-site client meetings.
  • 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.
  • Works under the supervision of a Terracon Authorized Project Reviewer.
  • Begin documented mentoring and application process for Terracon Authorized Project Reviewer certification.


  • Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science or related science field and a minimum of 7 years' related experience. Or, in lieu of a degree, a minimum of 11 years' related experience.
  • Master's degree or PhD preferred.
  • A valid driver's license with acceptable violation history may be required.
  • Required Qualifications:
  • Certification in field of expertise preferred.
  • 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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