Terracon

Staff Scientist - Regulatory Compliance EHSS

Terracon$70K — $95K *
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science or a related field, or 7 years' equivalent experience without a degree.
  • 3+ years of related experience is required, with a Master's degree preferred.
  • Certification in relevant field of expertise is mandatory.
  • Valid driver's license with an acceptable violation history may be necessary.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct environmental site investigations and assessments of air, water, material, and soil.
  • Prepare technical documents, permit applications, and risk assessments.
  • Design environmental protection systems and plans for various projects.
  • Implement safety protocols and report safety issues during projects.
  • Evaluate laboratory and field data, compiling information into reports.
  • Assist senior professionals on larger, more complex projects as needed.
  • Supervise field staff in data collection and site activities.

Benefits

  • Opportunities to work on diverse projects from site assessments to ecological surveys.
  • Collaboration with a multidisciplinary team of environmental professionals.
  • Engagement with clients to tackle significant environmental challenges.
  • Involvement in a workplace that prioritizes sustainability and regulatory compliance.
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.
  • Demonstrate quality practices and acumen.
  • Provide consistent quality standards on proposal and project delivery.
  • Proficient scientific professional responsible for conducting site testing and making recommendations for systems design on smaller projects of minimal complexity.
  • May assist 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 approval by senior level professionals.
  • Evaluates moderately complex laboratory and field data and assembles in written reports.
  • May serve as team member and participate 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 3 years' related experience. Or, in lieu of a degree, a minimum of 7 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 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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