Terracon

Staff Scientist

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

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science or related field, or 3 years of relevant experience without a degree, or 7 years of relevant experience without a degree.
  • Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
  • Certification in area of expertise is required.
  • Willingness to travel for overnight assignments.

Responsibilities

  • Follow safety regulations and report issues to management.
  • Ensure quality practices in all projects and proposals.
  • Conduct site testing, providing recommendations for simpler systems.
  • Assist senior scientists on complex projects as needed.
  • Perform field observations and data collection during site visits.
  • Direct field staff on sampling and testing tasks, ensuring technical requirements are met.
  • Prepare written proposals and evaluate moderately complex data for reporting.

Benefits

  • Join a team committed to environmental sustainability and positive community impact.
  • Work alongside a diverse group of professionals from various scientific disciplines.
  • Gain hands-on experience in fieldwork and office tasks, enhancing your environmental science skills.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Our Denver office has a diverse client base in both public and private sectors working in the commercial, industrial, government and institutional markets. As a Staff Scientist, your fieldwork efforts will include: Phase I Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs); Phase II ESAs; underground storage tank (UST) removals; soil excavation oversight; remedial and vapor mitigation systems installations; chemical amendment injections; operation, maintenance, and monitoring (OM&M) of remedial and vapor mitigation systems, aquifer testing, and sampling of various media. Your office work will include: reviewing, analyzing and reducing data collected during fieldwork; table, exhibit, and report preparation; sample packaging and shipping; and maintenance of equipment and supplies.

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. Or, in lieu of a degree, a minimum of 3 years' related experience. Or, in lieu of a degree, a minimum of 7 years' related experience.
  • Valid driver's license with acceptable violation history.
  • Certification in field of expertise required.
  • Ability to travel for overnight work


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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