Job Description
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 and lead paint surveys, storm water management, and solid/liquid waste management.

Essential Roles and Responsibilities: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.Proficient scientific professional responsible for conducting site testing and making recommendations for systems design on smaller projects of minimal complexity. Assist more senior scientists/engineers on large, more complex projects.Conduct and oversee site investigations and assessments in accordance with state and federal regulatory guidelines and as directed by project management staff.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.Communicate with subcontractors, regulatory agents, tenants, and clients during field activities.May oversee work performed by lower level scientists/engineers and Technicians.
Requirements: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.OSHA 40 Hour HAZWOPER and/or 30 Hour Worker Training preferred.Certification in field of expertise.Valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history.
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.