Environmental Site Scientist: Field Work & Remediation

Terracon; Macon (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Terracon is seeking an Environmental Scientist to conduct site investigations, assessments and surveys to sample air, water, materials and soil. You will identify risks and design remediation strategies to meet federal, state, and local requirements.

The role involves preparing technical documents, proposals and regulatory correspondence, designing environmental protection plans and mentoring junior staff on field projects. A valid driver’s license and relevant certifications are required.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• A valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history may be required.
• Required Certification: Certification in field of expertise required.

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 permit applications, risk assessments and technical documents including proposals, reports and regulatory agency correspondence.
• Design systems and environmental protection plans.
• Follow safety rules, participate in pre-task planning and report safety concerns.
• Provide written proposals to clients for approval by senior professionals.
• Evaluate laboratory and field data and assemble written reports.
• May oversee work performed by lower level scientists/engineers and technicians.

Skills

Field sampling

Data collection

Report writing

Client communication

Quality assurance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science or related science field

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Terracon is seeking an Environmental Scientist to conduct site investigations, assessments and surveys to sample air, water, materials and soil. You will identify risks and design remediation strategies to meet federal, state, and local requirements.

The role involves preparing technical documents, proposals and regulatory correspondence, designing environmental protection plans and mentoring junior staff on field projects. A valid driver’s license and relevant certifications are required.