Environmental Field Scientist: Site Assessments & Permitting

Terracon; Lombard (IL); On-site; USD 58,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Terracon in Illinois is seeking a Field Scientist to conduct environmental site investigations, assessments and surveys of air, water, material and soil. The role covers risk assessment, permitting, and reporting to ensure regulatory compliance across federal, state and local levels.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science (or related field) with at least 1 year of experience, or 5 years in lieu of a degree, plus a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science or related field and a minimum 1 year related experience.
• Or, in lieu of a degree, a minimum of 5 years' related experience.
• A valid driver's license with acceptable violation history may be required.

Responsibilities

• Follow safety rules, guidelines and standards for all projects. Participate in pre-task planning. Report any safety issues or concerns to management.
• Understand and practice quality acumen.
• Support consistent quality standards on proposal and project delivery.
• Developing level scientific professional responsible for conducting analyses of component portions of projects; assignments are designed to develop knowledge and abilities.
• 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 water, soil and other sampling.
• Implements technical requirements to complete client projects by directing field staff to sample, test and collect 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.
• Drafts 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.

Skills

Field sampling

Data collection

Regulatory compliance

Proposal drafting

Client liaison

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science

Job description

Terracon in Illinois is seeking a Field Scientist to conduct environmental site investigations, assessments and surveys of air, water, material and soil. The role covers risk assessment, permitting, and reporting to ensure regulatory compliance across federal, state and local levels.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science (or related field) with at least 1 year of experience, or 5 years in lieu of a degree, plus a valid driver's license.