Field Scientist

Terracon; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Terracon in Austin, TX is seeking an Environmental Scientist/Field Specialist to conduct site investigations, collect data, and support remediation and regulatory compliance efforts. You will prepare permit applications and technical documents, and assist in field surveys and data analysis.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Environmental Science or related field with 1 year of experience (or 5 years without a degree).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science or related field with 1 year of related experience, or 5 years of related experience in lieu of degree.
• Valid driver's license with acceptable violation history may be required.
• Certification in field of expertise preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct environmental site investigations, assessments and surveys to sample, measure and analyze air, water, material, and soil.
• Prepare permit applications, risk assessments and regulatory documents including proposals, reports and agency correspondence.
• Design systems and environmental protection plans; work on Phase I/II ESAs, ecological surveys, tank closure, stormwater and site permitting.
• Perform site visits, field observations and data collection; assist in data analysis from samples, maps, tests and photos.

Skills

Field data collection

Safety compliance

Quality assurance

Technical writing

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science or related field

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 abatement, storm water management, and site planning and permitting.

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.
• 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.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science or related science 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certification in field of expertise preferred.