Senior Staff Scientist

Terracon Consultants, Inc.; Cudahy (WI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated environmental professionals to join their team. This role involves conducting environmental site investigations and assessments, managing projects, and ensuring compliance with regulations. With a commitment to employee growth and a dynamic work environment, you'll have the chance to work on diverse projects while collaborating with a team of experts. The company values innovation and offers flexible working hours, making it an exciting opportunity for those passionate about environmental protection and sustainability. If you thrive in a fast-paced setting and are eager to make a difference, this position is for you.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off

Education Reimbursement

Bonus Programs

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science or 5+ years of related experience.
• Strong writing and research skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Conduct environmental site investigations and assessments.
• Manage project scheduling, budgets, and client communications.

Skills

Environmental Site Investigations

Asbestos Abatement

Project Management

Research Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Science

Master's Degree (Preferred)

Tools

Project Management Software

Job description

Job Description

Are you interested in discovering liabilities posed by environmental contamination? Do you like historical research? Do you like working in the field? Our environmental professionals protect our clients from purchasing properties with contamination surprises by researching the property's history and assessing structures.

In this role, you will conduct Phase I ESA, asbestos, and IH field activities and manage these projects. These duties may include:

1. Completing the project as per its contracted scope;
2. Monitoring progress and performance against the project plan;
3. Troubleshooting and recommending or resolving operational problems to minimize delays;
4. Managing resources, project scheduling, budgets, and forecasts;
5. Collaborating with external vendors, subcontractors, or contractors;
6. Conducting meetings and preparing reports to communicate project status to the team and clients;
7. Communicating with clients and delivering work products to their satisfaction.

With an almost endless variety of project sites and a fast-paced environment, you'll never get bored! We offer flexible working hours and benefits that support effective work from home or in the office. We embrace technology and lead the industry with innovations like our "Stage1" assessments and rapid Phase I ESAs. This position requires strong writing and research skills. Careers at Terracon are abundant, and we are a family of employee owners committed to your growth. If this appeals to you, apply now and explore our opportunities.

General Responsibilities:

Conduct environmental site investigations, assessments, and surveys to sample, measure, and analyze air, water, materials, and soil. Identify, evaluate, and recommend risk and remediation strategies to ensure regulatory compliance. Prepare permits, risk assessments, proposals, reports, and regulatory correspondence. Design systems and environmental protection plans. Projects may include Phase I/II assessments, asbestos abatement, and site planning and permitting.

Essential Roles and Responsibilities:

• Follow safety rules, participate in pre-task planning, and report safety issues.
• Integrate quality leadership practices daily.
• Maintain consistent quality standards in proposal and project delivery.
• Conduct site testing and recommend system designs for medium-sized projects with varying complexity.
• Collaborate with senior scientists/engineers on larger projects.
• Perform site visits, observations, and data collection.
• Implement technical requirements and supervise field staff.
• Develop proposals and review proposals written by others.
• Evaluate laboratory and field data and compile reports.
• Participate in meetings and communication with clients.
• Oversee work by junior staff.
• Work under the supervision of a Terracon Authorized Project Reviewer.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science or related field, or 5+ years of related experience in lieu of a degree.
• Valid driver's license with acceptable violation history.
• Master's degree preferred.
• Certification in relevant field required.

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. Our growth is driven by talented employee-owners exceeding client expectations and advancing their careers through new opportunities.

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 bonus programs.

EEO Statement

Terracon is an EEO 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, gender, disability, age, or military status.