Job Description
Are you, or someone you know, looking to take the next step in your career in environmental health and safety and industrial hygiene (exposure and environmental monitoring, asbestos, mold, lead paint, safety, etc.)? If you are eager to learn and grow your professional career with a top environmental, health, and safety consulting firm, then join our team today!

The ideal candidate is passionate about protecting public health and the environment and has or is willing to acquire the necessary certifications for asbestos and lead inspections.

Terracon Consultants, a nationwide engineering consulting firm, is seeking an environmental technician to join our team in Charlotte, North Carolina. This position would be part of a very skilled team that performs airborne chemical monitoring, asbestos and lead paint inspections, noise monitoring, indoor air quality assessments, and other activities. We are looking for an enthusiastic, flexible, and personable individual with an eye for detail, a willingness to learn, and a desire to be part of a growing and high-performing team. This is a project-focused position with frequently hanging project types and sites. Terracon is an employee-owned organization with plenty of opportunities for training and career growth.


General Responsibilities:
Perform tests and sampling of air and building materials for asbestos, lead, and other compounds. It also includes monitoring for parameters such as temperature, carbon dioxide, and noise and personnel exposure monitoring. Operate and calibrate field monitoring equipment. Performs asbestos inspections and oversight for asbestos abatement projects. Tabulate and prepare data for written reports. Cleans and maintain field monitoring equipment. Adhere to strict safety standards. This position is based out of our Charlotte, North Carolina office, but suports clients in North and South Carolina with some opportunities for travel across the country.

Essential Roles and Responsibilities:Performs asbestos and lead paint inspections and air monitoring.Perform industrial hygiene monitoringPerforms standardized and some complex field tests as directed using well-defined procedures.Assists more experienced staff on complex tasks and large-scale projects.Prepares reports in Word and Excel.Perform work tasks with safety as a top priority and take part in pre-task planning. Be responsible for maintaining quality standards on all projects.Requirements:High school diploma or equivalent. AHERA training for asbestos inspector and asbestos air monitorMinimum 2-6 years of relevant experience or the equivalent in training and related experience.Valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history.Preferred Certification:License / certification for lead inspector or risk assessor in North Carolina or Federal EPA.Other national, regional, state, and local environmental related certifications will also be considered if deemed appropriate by the Terracon Department Manager.
About Terracon
Terracon is a 100 percent employee-owned multidiscipline consulting firm comprised of more than 6,000 curious minds focused on solving engineering and technical challenges from more than 175 locations nationwide. Since 1965, Terracon has evolved into a successful multi-discipline firm specializing in environmental, facilities, geotechnical, and materials services. Terracon’s growth is due to our talented employee-owners exceeding expectations in client service and growing their careers with new and exciting opportunities in the marketplace.

Terracon’s vision of “Together, we are best at people” is demonstrated through our excellent compensation and benefits package. Based on eligibility, role and job status, we offer many programs including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) plan, paid time off and holidays, education reimbursement, and various bonus programs.
EEO Statement
Terracon is an EEO employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran and disabled candidates to apply and be considered for open positions. We do not discriminate against any applicant for employment, or any employee because of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender, disability, age, or military status.