Field Scientist

Terracon; Powell Valley (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Terracon is seeking an Environmental Field Specialist to conduct site investigations, collect samples, and evaluate risk under federal, state and local regulations. This role requires hands-on field work, data analysis, and collaboration with project teams in a dynamic environment.

The position involves designing environmental protection plans, preparing permit applications and technical documents, and coordinating with field staff to ensure compliant project delivery.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Follow safety rules and report safety issues to management.
• Participate in pre-task planning and maintain quality standards.
• Conduct site visits, field observations and data collection.
• Assist in analyzing data from sampling, reports, maps and tests.
• Draft proposals for small projects and support larger ones.
• Conduct environmental site investigations and technical document prep.

Skills

Field sampling

Data collection

Safety compliance

Report writing

Team collaboration

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.

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.