Field Scientist

Terracon; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 48,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Terracon in Indianapolis is seeking a Field Scientist to advance your environmental career by combining hands-on fieldwork with problem-solving across a diverse set of environmental projects. You will work with experienced professionals to grow your expertise and help develop practical solutions for clients and communities.

As a Field Scientist, you will conduct site investigations, assess samples of air, water, soil and other media, identify risks and remediation strategies, and prepare

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science or related field, or 5 years of related experience.
• Valid driver's license with acceptable violation history.

Responsibilities

• Follow safety rules and standards for projects.
• Practice quality acumen and ensure delivery quality.
• Develop field data collection and reporting capabilities.
• Conduct site visits, sampling and analysis of data.
• Assist in data collection from samples, maps and tests.
• Conduct water and soil sampling and analyses.
• Direct field staff to sample, test and collect data.
• Outline investigative programs and appropriate techniques.
• Draft client proposals and support larger project efforts.
• May have limited client contact on projects.

Skills

Safety awareness

Quality focus

Data collection

Field sampling

Report preparation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science or related field

Job description

General Responsibilities

Build your environmental career with Terracon in Indianapolis, where you'll have the opportunity to combine hands-on fieldwork with technical problem-solving across a diverse mix of environmental projects. You'll work alongside experienced professionals, build your expertise, and help develop practical solutions that make a meaningful impact for our clients and communities.

As a Field Scientist, you'll 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.