Job Description
General Responsibilities:
Projects may include, but not limited to: asbestos, lead, and hazardous materials inspections, reporting, and abatement oversight; industrial hygiene exposure assessments, sampling, and reporting; Phase I/II environmental site assessments; tank closure assessments and oversight; emergency response spill cleanup. Conduct environmental site investigations and exposure assessments and surveys to sample, measure and analyze air, water, building and other materials, and soil. Identify, evaluate and recommend risk and remediation strategies/designs to ensure compliance with federal, state and local regulations. Prepare applicable technical documents including proposals, reports, regulatory agency correspondence, permit applications, risk assessments, and safety audits Prepare environmental protection, and health and safety plans.

Essential Roles and Responsibilities:Perform industrial hygiene exposure assessments to determine the level of airborne and surface contaminants, noise, and other occupational stressors that workers are exposed to, and subsequently compare the finding to established occupational exposure limits.Perform site safety audits to determine compliance with established regulations and polices.Follow safety rules, guidelines and standards for all projects. Participate in pre-task planning. Report any safety issues or concerns to management.Be responsible for maintaining quality standards on all projects.Perform site visits, field observations and field data collection or assignments.Assist in the collection and analysis of data from sampling, reports, maps, drawings, tests and aerial photographs to evaluate, plan and permit projects.Conduct air, water, soil, building materials and other sampling.Implements technical requirements to complete client projects by sampling, testing and collecting data and/or document site activities.Outlines required investigative program(s) by selecting the proper alternative techniques to conduct site studies in field of expertise.Draft written proposals to clients for small projects and may assist with portions of proposals on larger projects.May have limited client contact pertaining to specific projects/tasks.Availability to perform work over the course of consecutive days involving overnight stays near project sites when needed.Requirements:Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science or related science field and a minimum 1 year related experience. Or, in lieu of a degree, a minimum of 5 years’ related experience.Valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history.Preferred Certification:Certification in field of expertise.Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response 40 hour initial training.Asbestos Building Inspector Training and Certification.
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.