Terracon

Senior Scientist/Massachusetts Licensed Site Professional (LSP) Scientist

Terracon$80K — $110K *
Energy & Utilities
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Massachusetts Licensed Site Professional (LSP) required
  • Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science or related field, or equivalent experience
  • Minimum 9 years of related experience without degree, or 13 years with equivalent experience
  • Valid driver's license with acceptable violation history
  • Certification in field of expertise required

Responsibilities

  • Conduct environmental site investigations, assessments, and surveys
  • Identify and evaluate risk and recommend remediation strategies
  • Prepare regulatory documents including permit applications and reports
  • Design environmental protection systems and plans
  • Lead safety initiatives and ensure compliance with safety guidelines
  • Monitor project quality and promote continuous improvement
  • Supervise project recommendations and technical report formation

Benefits

  • Professional development and training opportunities
  • Health and wellness programs
  • Flexible work arrangements
  • Supportive team environment
  • Career advancement potential
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

  • Develop services and clients.
  • 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.
  • 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 level scientific professional responsible for leading complex projects requiring innovative investigation techniques.
  • Supervise the analysis and formation of recommendations in written reports.
  • Assist in establishing and updating current policies/ procedures for technical projects in field of expertise, to ensure proper interpretation and implementation by subordinate staff.
  • Provide technical direction and training to less experience professional staff.
  • Participate in the development of marketing strategies and presentations of qualifications to clients on projects.


Qualifications

  • Massachusetts Licensed Site Professional (LSP) required
  • Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science or related science field. Or, in lieu of a degree, a minimum of 9 years' related experience. Or, in lieu of a degree, a minimum of 13 years' related experience.
  • Valid driver's license with acceptable violation history.
  • Certification in field of expertise required.


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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