Field Scientist - Environmental Site Investigations

Terracon; Center Square (PA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Terracon is seeking an environmental professional to conduct site investigations, assessments, and surveys across air, water, soil, and materials. The role includes preparing permits and regulatory documents, and designing environmental protection plans for Phase I/II assessments, ecological surveys, and related projects.

The candidate will follow safety rules, participate in planning, and support quality standards in proposals and project delivery while collecting data and coordinating field

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science or related field or 5 years of related experience.
• A valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history may be required.

Responsibilities

• Follow safety rules, guidelines and standards for all projects.
• Support consistent quality standards on proposal and project delivery.
• Developing level scientific professional responsible for conducting analyses of component portions of projects.
• Perform site visits, field observations and field data collection.
• Assist in the collection and analysis of data from sampling, reports, maps, drawings, tests and aerial photographs.
• Conduct water, soil and other sampling.
• Direct field staff to sample, test and collect data and/or document site activities.
• Outline required investigative program(s) by selecting proper techniques for site studies.
• Drafts written proposals to clients for small projects.

Skills

Field sampling

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science or related field

Job description

Terracon is seeking an environmental professional to conduct site investigations, assessments, and surveys across air, water, soil, and materials. The role includes preparing permits and regulatory documents, and designing environmental protection plans for Phase I/II assessments, ecological surveys, and related projects.

The candidate will follow safety rules, participate in planning, and support quality standards in proposals and project delivery while collecting data and coordinating field