Field Scientist (CA WA only)

Terracon-Consultants-In; Mountlake Terrace (WA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Terracon is seeking an Environmental Science professional to conduct investigations, assessments and surveys across air, water, soil and materials. You will design protective plans, prepare regulatory documents and contribute to project and proposal delivery from Mountlake Terrace, WA.

Responsibilities include field sampling, data collection, and analyses to support risk assessment and remediation design while ensuring compliance with federal, state and local regulations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science or related field; 1 year related experience or 5 years’ related experience in lieu of degree.
• Certification in field of expertise preferred.
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable history.

Responsibilities

• Follow safety rules, guidelines and standards for all projects.
• Practice quality acumen and ensure quality standards in proposals and delivery.
• Develop scientifically rigorous analyses for project components; grow knowledge and abilities.
• Perform site visits, field observations and data collection.
• Assist in collecting and analyzing data from sampling, reports, maps and tests.
• Conduct water, soil and other sampling as required.
• Direct field staff to sample, test and collect data to complete client projects.
• Outline investigative programs and select appropriate techniques for field studies.
• Draft client proposals for small projects and contribute to larger proposals.
• May have limited client contact on specific projects.

Skills

Field sampling

Data analysis

Regulatory compliance

Proposal writing

Client communication

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.
• Certification in field of expertise preferred.
• A valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history.