Terracon

Senior Staff Industrial Hygienist

Terracon$80K — $110K *
Technical Services
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Science or related field
  • 3-5 years of relevant experience
  • Master's degree preferred
  • Valid driver's license with satisfactory history required
  • Preferred certifications include CIH, Air Monitoring Specialist, Certified Lead Inspector, Project Designer, HAZWOPER, and AHERA accreditation

Responsibilities

  • Investigate physical and environmental risks at project sites
  • Lead field studies, including asbestos and lead paint surveys and airborne monitoring
  • Develop sampling strategies and outline required analytical methods
  • Research regulatory standards and assess hazard data
  • Evaluate and report on sampling results with recommendations for improvements
  • Support project teams with Phase I and Phase II assessments and environmental drilling
  • Integrate quality practices into projects and ensure proposal delivery standards

Benefits

  • Access to a multidisciplinary team of environmental experts
  • Opportunity to work on complex and impactful environmental projects
  • Engagement in sustainability and regulatory compliance initiatives
  • Possibility of professional development and growth within the company
  • Support for maintaining compliance with safety and quality standards
Full Job Description
Job Description

Investigate sites to identify any physical or environmental risks. Lead and perform field studies including asbestos and lead paint surveys, airborne chemical monitoring, noise monitoring, and indoor air quality. 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. Additional responsibilities may include general support of project team including Phase I preliminary site assessments, Phase II site assessments, environmental drilling to support multi-media sampling: soil, groundwater, drinking water, radon, etc.

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 industrial hygiene professional responsible for conducting site testing and making recommendations for systems design on medium sized projects with a variety of complex features.
  • May assist more senior industrial hygienists, scientists and 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 industrial hygienists, scientists, technicians, or engineers.
  • Works under the supervision of a Terracon Authorized Project Reviewer.

    Qualifications

    • Bachelor's degree in Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Science or related science field.
    • Minimum 3-5 years' experience.
    • Master's degree preferred.
    • A valid driver's license with acceptable violation history may be required.


    Preferred Certification:
    • Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH).
    • Air Monitoring Specialist.
    • Certified Lead Inspector.
    • Project Designer.
    • 40-hour HAZWOPER certificate (with an up-to-date 8-hour annual refresher course certification).
    • Current AHERA accreditation as an asbestos inspector and air monitor with preference given to applicants with current CDPHE licenses.
    • Knowledge of state (SCDHEC, NCDEQ, GA EPD, TDEQ) and Federal regulations (NESHAP, etc.).


    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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