Staff Scientist

Projects may include Phase I Environmental Site Assessments and regulatory compliance projects including stormwater inspections, compliance auditing, SPCC plans, and TRI/Tier II reporting. Prepare applicable permit applications, risk assessments and technical documents including proposals, reports and regulatory agency correspondence.

• 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.
• 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.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science or related science field with 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.