Job Description
Are you passionate about making a difference in your community? If so, come “Explore with Us” at Terracon!

Terracon is growing and hiring Senior Staff Scientist for our South Texas Region! As a Senior Staff Scientist, you will have a balance of working both in the office and field. You will be designing, conducting, and implementing environmental site assessments and advanced site characterization investigations; analyzing and compiling associated soil, groundwater, and vapor data; and preparing Site Investigation Reports and reviewing and analyzing data for Remedial Investigation/Feasibility Studies, Corrective Action Plans (CAPs), and Remedial Action Plans (RAPs). This position will report directly to the Site Investigation and Remediation Group Manager and will work closely with other Environmental Service Line team members in a mentorship and leadership capacity. For further details on this position, please complete an application. The interviewer for this position is Kevin Bryant (kevin.bryant@terracon.com).


General Responsibilities:
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.

Essential Roles and Responsibilities:Lead safety efforts for team and ensure team follows safety rules and guidelines. Responsible for creating and modeling a safe work environment, demonstrates safety practices, and promotes pre-task planning for all projects.Proactively engage with clients, Account Managers, and Senior Project Managers to define project scope, schedule, and budget.Design, communicate, and implement a project plan for completing the project.Oversee the implementation of environmental assessments and remediation including soil, groundwater, surface water, and vapor intrusion. Identify, develop, and gather the resources to complete the project. This may include preparing calculations, designs, reports, and work specifications; developing project schedules, budgets, and forecasts; and selecting materials, equipment, project staff, and external contractors.Partner with other departments or offices to secure specialized resources for the project.Conduct meetings and prepare reports to communicate the status of the project.Set priorities, assign tasks, and coordinates project staff to meet project targets and milestones.Coordinate with Senior Staff to ensure appropriate oversight is in place and sufficient time allowed for reviews of all critical junctures.Coordinate with accounting for financial management of business intelligence, invoicing, and collections.Develop an understanding and be aware of project-related risk and be familiar with Terracon’s risk policies.Promote and follow Terracon’s Project Quality Manual on all projects.Requirements:Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Geology, Engineering, or similar scientific degree.Minimum of 5+ years of related experience.Valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history.Working knowledge of RCRA, TRRP, and PST regulations in Texas.Documented success with APARs and closures under TCEQ programs such as the PST, TRRP, and VCP.40-hour HAZWOPER certification.Preferences:Professional Geologist (P.G.) or Professional Engineer (P.E.) license in the state of Texas, or the ability to obtain within 12 months of onboarding.
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.