Field Scientist: Environmental Site Investigations & Data

Terracon; Midland (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Terracon in Midland, TX seeks an Environmental Scientist/Professional to conduct site investigations, assessments and surveys to sample air, water, soil and materials, and to evaluate risk and remediation strategies.

You will prepare permit applications, risk assessments and technical documents, and help design environmental protection plans and site permitting. The role includes field visits, data collection, QA/QC, and maintaining safety and quality standards.

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. 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.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science or related field

Job description

Terracon in Midland, TX seeks an Environmental Scientist/Professional to conduct site investigations, assessments and surveys to sample air, water, soil and materials, and to evaluate risk and remediation strategies.

You will prepare permit applications, risk assessments and technical documents, and help design environmental protection plans and site permitting. The role includes field visits, data collection, QA/QC, and maintaining safety and quality standards.