Senior Scientist

Terracon Consultants, Inc.; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks an experienced environmental scientist to conduct site investigations and assessments. This role involves evaluating ecosystems, preparing technical documents, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Join a dedicated team committed to environmental stewardship and innovation. With a strong emphasis on safety and quality, you'll have the opportunity to lead significant projects while benefiting from a comprehensive compensation package. If you're passionate about making a difference in environmental protection, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off

Education Reimbursement

Bonuses

Qualifications

• 9 years of experience in environmental science or 13 years in related fields.
• Certification in relevant environmental fields is required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct environmental site investigations and assessments.
• Prepare technical documents and environmental protection plans.
• Provide compliance monitoring and reporting.

Skills

Environmental Site Investigations

Risk Assessment

Data Analysis

Field Studies

Environmental Compliance Monitoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science

Master's degree or PhD

Tools

Field Monitoring Equipment

Job description

Job Description

General Responsibilities:

Conduct environmental site investigations, assessments, and surveys to sample, evaluate, and analyze terrestrial ecosystems including riverine, wetland, and upland habitats. Identify, evaluate, and recommend risk, remediation, and liability management strategies/designs to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. Prepare permit applications, risk assessments, technical documents, proposals, reports, and regulatory correspondence. Develop environmental protection plans. Projects may include ecological and natural resource surveys, construction monitoring, stormwater management inspections, threatened/endangered species studies, and site planning and permitting.

Essential Roles and Responsibilities:

1. Follow safety rules, guidelines, and standards for all projects. Participate in pre-task planning. Report safety issues or concerns to management.
2. Maintain quality standards on all projects.
3. Gather data and information independently and for team evaluation as a project scientific professional.
4. Conduct field studies related to botanical surveys, wetland delineation, stream assessments, and wildlife studies.
5. Perform testing and sampling of environmental systems including terrestrial uplands, wetlands, streams, lakes, soils, etc.
6. Provide environmental compliance monitoring, inspection, oversight, and reporting.
7. Tabulate and prepare data for reports.
8. Assist in report preparation by summarizing data and information.
9. Operate field monitoring equipment.
10. Maintain, calibrate, and inspect field equipment responsibly.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science or related field with a minimum of 9 years' related experience, or in lieu, 13 years' related experience.
• Master's degree or PhD preferred.
• Certification in relevant field.
• Valid driver's license with acceptable violation history.

Preferred Certifications:

• Professional Wetland Scientist (PWS).
• Qualified T&E Species Surveyor.

About Terracon

Terracon is a 100% employee-owned multidisciplinary consulting firm with over 6,000 employees across more than 175 locations nationwide. Since 1965, we have specialized in environmental, facilities, geotechnical, and materials services, driven by our talented employee-owners committed to exceeding client expectations and growing their careers.

Our vision, "Together, we are best at people," is reflected in our comprehensive compensation and benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k), paid time off, holidays, education reimbursement, and bonuses.

EEO Statement

Terracon is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran, and disabled candidates to apply. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or military status.