Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science or related field, or 9 years of relevant experience without a degree.
Minimum of 5 years of related experience required.
Master's degree preferred for advanced knowledge.
Valid driver's license with acceptable violation history may be required.
Certification in field of expertise is mandatory.
Responsibilities
Conduct environmental site investigations and assessments.
Identify and recommend risk and remediation strategies.
Prepare permit applications and technical documents.
Design environmental protection plans and systems.
Perform site visits and collect field data.
Oversee field staff and ensure compliance with technical requirements.
Develop written proposals and evaluate complex data for reports.
Benefits
Opportunity to work on diverse environmental projects.
Engagement in both fieldwork and technical documentation.
Collaboration with senior scientists and engineers.
Potential for career advancement in environmental consulting.
Focus on safety and quality leadership in project execution.
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.
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.
