Field Scientist

Terracon; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Terracon in Fort Lauderdale, Florida is seeking an Environmental Consultant to conduct site investigations, assessments, and surveys to ensure compliance with regulations. The role includes preparing technical documents, conducting fieldwork, and implementing technical requirements for projects.

The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science or a related field, or significant relevant experience. Responsibilities will involve field data collection and client interaction for various environmental projects.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year related experience in environmental science or 5 years of relevant work experience without a degree.
• Valid driver's license with acceptable violation history may be required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct environmental site investigations, assessments, and surveys.
• Prepare permit applications and technical documents.
• Perform site visits and field data collection.

Skills

Environmental site investigations

Data analysis

Risk assessment

Field data collection

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science

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.
• Implement technical requirements to complete client projects by directing field staff to sample, test and collect data and/or document site activities.
• Outline required investigative program(s) by selecting the proper alternative techniques to conduct site studies in field of expertise.
• Draft 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.