Field Scientist

Terracon; Myrtle Beach (SC); Vor Ort; USD 42.000 - 63.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Terracon is seeking an Environmental Scientist to conduct environmental site investigations, assess risks, and design remediation strategies to ensure regulatory compliance. The role includes field sampling of air, water, soil, and materials, with involvement in permitting and reporting.

Responsibilities include ensuring safety on projects, maintaining quality standards, and supporting data collection from diverse sources. Some client contact may be involved on certain projects.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science or related field is required.
• Minimum 1 year of related experience, or 5 years of experience in lieu of a degree.
• Valid driver’s license may be required.
• Certification in field of expertise preferred.

Aufgaben

• Follow safety rules, guidelines and standards for all projects; participate in pre-task planning.
• Understand and practice quality acumen and maintain proposal/project quality.
• Develop scientifically oriented analyses for project components.
• Perform site visits, field observations and data collection.
• Assist in data collection from sampling, reports, maps, drawings, tests and aerial photos.
• Conduct water, soil and other sampling.
• Direct field staff to sample, test and collect data for client projects.
• Outline investigative programs by selecting appropriate techniques.
• Draft written proposals for clients and contribute to larger proposals.
• Limited client contact may occur on specific projects/tasks.

Kenntnisse

Safety awareness

Quality mindset

Quality assurance

Scientific analysis

Field data collection

Data analysis

Water/soil sampling

Project coordination

Investigation planning

Proposal writing

Client contact

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science or related field

Jobbeschreibung

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.

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.