Environmental Field Scientist: Site Investigations

Terracon; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Terracon is seeking an Environmental Scientist to conduct environmental site investigations, sampling, and analyses of air, water, soils, and building materials. You will prepare permits, risk assessments, and regulatory correspondence, with involvement in Phase I/II assessments, groundwater monitoring, and asbestos-related tasks.

Requirements include a bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science or related field with at least 1 year of related experience (or 5 years without a degree); a valid

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science or related field with at least 1 year of relevant experience, or 5 years without degree.
• Valid driver's license may be required.
• Certification in field of expertise preferred.

Responsibilities

• Follow safety rules, guidelines and standards for all projects.
• Report safety issues or concerns to management.
• Understand and practice quality acumen.
• Support consistent quality standards on proposal and project delivery.
• Conduct analyses of project components to develop knowledge and abilities.
• Perform site visits, field observations and data collection.
• Assist in data collection and analysis from sampling, reports, maps, drawings, and tests.
• Conduct water, soil and other sampling.
• Direct field staff to sample, test and document site activities.
• Outline investigative programs by selecting suitable techniques.
• Draft proposals for clients and assist with portions of larger proposals.
• May have limited client contact on projects.

Skills

Safety compliance

Field data collection

Quality awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science or related field

Job description

Terracon is seeking an Environmental Scientist to conduct environmental site investigations, sampling, and analyses of air, water, soils, and building materials. You will prepare permits, risk assessments, and regulatory correspondence, with involvement in Phase I/II assessments, groundwater monitoring, and asbestos-related tasks.

Requirements include a bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science or related field with at least 1 year of related experience (or 5 years without a degree); a valid