Field Scientist

Terracon; North Carolina; On-site; USD 54,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Terracon seeks an environmental scientist/technician to conduct site investigations, collect samples, evaluate data, and assist in developing remediation strategies to ensure regulatory compliance. The role involves field work, data analysis, and preparation of technical documents.

Responsibilities include following safety and quality standards, performing site visits, supporting proposal development, and coordinating with project teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science or related field.
• 1 year related experience or 5 years related experience in lieu of degree.
• Valid driver’s license may be required.

Responsibilities

• Follow safety rules, guidelines, and standards for all projects and report safety issues.
• Conduct site visits, field observations and data collection.
• Assist in collecting and analyzing data from sampling, reports, maps, drawings, tests and aerial photos to evaluate and plan projects.
• Develop investigative programs and select appropriate techniques for site studies in field of expertise.
• Assist in drafting written proposals to clients for small projects.

Skills

Environmental sampling

Field work

Data analysis

Regulatory compliance

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.