Terracon

Senior Industrial Hygiene Consultant

Terracon$90K — $120K *
Technical Services
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Science, or related science field.
  • Minimum 13 years of experience in the field.
  • PhD preferred for advanced expertise.
  • Valid driver's license with acceptable violation history may be required.
  • Terracon Authorized Project Reviewer status or recognized as a specialized technical SME required.

Responsibilities

  • Investigate sites to assess physical and environmental risks.
  • Lead safety initiatives and ensure adherence to safety guidelines.
  • Monitor and enhance quality standards throughout projects.
  • Provide leadership and direction for scientific discipline applications.
  • Analyze technical aspects, defining investigation scope and recommending design changes.
  • Act as an expert witness in court proceedings or client consultations.
  • Identify potential clients and market the organization's consulting services.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work with a national team of environmental professionals.
  • Engage in diverse projects across various environmental disciplines.
  • Access to ongoing professional development and training opportunities.
  • Participation in shaping sustainable and resilient project outcomes.
  • Contribute to the company's positive reputation in environmental consulting.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Investigate sites to identify any physical or environmental risks. Perform field studies including airborne chemical monitoring, noise monitoring, indoor air quality, asbestos surveys and Phase I preliminary site assessments. Develop sampling strategies and outline required analysis. Research regulatory standards and hazard data. Evaluate sampling results. Prepare risk assessment reports and develop recommendations to correct and improve the environment. Present and communicate findings and report recommendations to clients.

Responsibilities

  • Develop understanding and be aware of project-related risk. Be familiar with what could go wrong on a project and how to protect the Company. Be familiar with company risk policies.
  • Lead safety efforts for team and ensure team follows safety rules and guidelines. Responsible for creating and modeling a safe work environment; demonstrates safety practices. Promote pre-task planning for all projects.
  • Responsible for continuous quality monitoring and improvement on projects. Monitor and promote quality standards and practices.
  • Responsible for providing consistent quality standards on project and proposal delivery.
  • Senior Consulting level industrial hygiene professional who acts as a resource and specialist in the application of advanced theories, concepts and principles for a major scientific discipline.
  • Provide leadership, direction and promote a state-of-the art approach for a major scientific discipline of the firm.
  • Capable of analyzing all technical aspects of subject area, defining scope and selecting problems for investigation, developing novel concepts and approaches, and recommending major design changes.
  • Full technical responsibility for interpreting, organizing, executing, and coordinating scientific assignments involving unique or controversial problems which significantly affect projects.
  • Plan, organize and supervise design engineering activities for major projects of large scale and complexity.
  • Provides consultation on quality control issues.
  • Act as expert witness on behalf of company to clients or representing company in litigation or court proceedings.
  • Identifies potential clients in need of consulting expertise and sells the services of the company to those clients.
  • Participates in the development of marketing strategies and formal presentations of qualifications to clients on various projects in area of expertise.
  • Publishes technical articles, presents technical papers and training seminars to technical groups to promote the professional image and reputation of the company.
  • Known in the industry as an expert in a major scientific discipline.

    Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Science or related science field.
  • Minimum 13 years' experience.
  • PhD preferred.
  • A valid driver's license with acceptable violation history may be required.
  • Required Qualifications:
  • Operating Group Manager and Service Line Director approval required.
  • Terracon Authorized Project Reviewer status required or recognized as a specialized technical subject matter expert (SME).

    About the Team

    Our national environmental team helps our clients do the right thing for their projects, and for our planet. Our professionals include environmental architects, archaeologists, biologists, engineers, geologists, historians, industrial hygienists, planners, and scientists. Working together in the field, office, or lab, we help guide clients through the steps and processes to address environmental challenges and move their projects forward as quickly, safely, and sustainably as possible. With services including site assessment, planning and permitting including cultural and natural resources, sustainability and resiliency, regulatory compliance, and industrial hygiene and safety, we're at the forefront of helping clients succeed and communities thrive.
  • 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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