Senior Scientist

Terracon Consultants, Inc.; Virginia, Ashburn (MN, VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Scientist to lead environmental risk assessments and ensure compliance with regulatory standards. This pivotal role involves managing field studies, mentoring staff, and developing strategies to enhance service offerings. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in environmental science and a strong commitment to quality and safety. Join a dynamic team dedicated to innovative solutions in environmental consulting, where your expertise will contribute to meaningful projects that impact communities and the environment positively.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off

Education Reimbursement

Bonus Programs

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in environmental science or related field.
• Expertise in environmental risk assessments and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead safety efforts and ensure compliance with regulations.
• Manage and mentor staff on project quality and reporting.
• Identify potential clients and develop marketing strategies.

Skills

Environmental Risk Assessment

Project Management

Regulatory Compliance

Quality Control

Leadership

Technical Analysis

Client Consultation

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Hygiene

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science

Job description

Job Description
General Responsibilities:
Investigate sites to identify any physical and/or environmental risks. Perform and/or manage field studies including indoor air quality, asbestos/lead paint/mold surveys, pre-demolition and hazardous materials surveys, and Phase I environmental site assessments. Assist with management and quality review of site investigations including soil, groundwater, and soil gas sampling, voluntary cleanup work, and remediation oversight. Develop sampling strategies and outline required analysis. Research regulatory standards and hazardous materials data. Evaluate sampling results. Manage and mentor staff on completing various reports including risk assessments and develop recommendations to correct and improve the environment. Present and communicate findings and report recommendations to clients. Identify areas of potential growth and target clients to help stabilize our asbestos and industrial hygiene services. Obtain state licensures to help with this goal.

Essential Roles and Responsibilities:

• Develop understanding and be aware of project-related risk. Be familiar with what could go wrong on a project and how to protect the Company. Be familiar with company risk policies.
• Lead safety efforts for team and ensure team follows safety rules and guidelines. Responsible for creating and modeling a safe work environment; demonstrates safety practices. Promote pre-task planning for all projects.
• Deep understanding of current regulatory standards, state licensure needs, and ensure compliance with those regulations during project implementation.
• Responsible for continuous quality monitoring and improvement on projects. Monitor and promote quality standards and practices.
• Responsible for providing consistent quality standards on project and proposal delivery.
• Senior Scientist who acts as a resource and specialist in the application of advanced theories, concepts, and principles for a major scientific discipline.
• Provide leadership, direction, and mentoring to staff employees.
• Capable of analyzing all technical aspects of subject area, defining scope and selecting problems for investigation, developing novel concepts and approaches, and recommending major design changes.
• Full technical responsibility for interpreting, organizing, executing, and coordinating scientific assignments involving unique or controversial problems which significantly affect projects.
• Plan, organize and supervise design engineering activities for major projects of large scale and complexity.
• Provides consultation on quality control issues.
• Identifies potential clients in need of consulting expertise and sells the services of the company to those clients.
• Participates in the development of marketing strategies and formal presentations of qualifications to clients on various projects in area of expertise.
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in industrial Hygiene, Environmental Science or related science field.
• Minimum 15 years' experience.
• Valid driver's license with acceptable violation history.
• Operating Group Manager and Service Line Director approval required.
• Terracon Authorized Project Reviewer status required or recognized as a specialized technical subject matter expert (SME).

About Terracon
Terracon is a 100 percent employee-owned multidiscipline consulting firm comprised of more than 6,000 curious minds focused on solving engineering and technical challenges from more than 175 locations nationwide. Since 1965, Terracon has evolved into a successful multi-discipline firm specializing in environmental, facilities, geotechnical, and materials services. Terracon's growth is due to our talented employee-owners exceeding expectations in client service and growing their careers with new and exciting opportunities in the marketplace.

Terracon's vision of "Together, we are best at people" is demonstrated through our excellent compensation and benefits package. Based on eligibility, role and job status, we offer many programs including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) plan, paid time off and holidays, education reimbursement, and various bonus programs.
EEO Statement
Terracon is an EEO employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran and disabled candidates to apply and be considered for open positions. We do not discriminate against any applicant for employment, or any employee because of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender, disability, age, or military status.