Senior Staff Scientist

Terracon Consultants, Inc.; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Environmental Scientist to conduct site investigations and assessments. In this role, you'll analyze air, water, and soil samples, ensuring compliance with environmental regulations. You'll prepare technical documents, oversee field staff, and lead project communications, contributing to projects that include ecological surveys and remediation strategies. If you have a passion for environmental science and a commitment to quality, this opportunity offers a dynamic work environment where your expertise will make a real impact.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science or 5 years of related experience.
• Certification in the field of expertise required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct environmental site investigations and prepare technical documents.
• Oversee site testing and supervise field staff in data collection.
• Lead client communications and project meetings.

Skills

Environmental Site Investigations

Risk Assessment

Data Collection

Project Management

Technical Writing

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Science

Master's Degree (Preferred)

Tools

Environmental Testing Equipment

Data Analysis Software

Job description

Job Description

General Responsibilities:

Conduct environmental site investigations, assessments, and surveys to sample, measure, and analyze air, water, material, and soil. Identify, evaluate, and recommend risk and remediation strategies/designs to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. Prepare applicable permit applications, risk assessments, and technical documents including proposals, reports, and regulatory agency correspondence. Design systems and environmental protection plans. Projects may include Phase I/II environmental site assessments, ecological and natural resource field surveys, tank closure assessments, asbestos abatement, stormwater management, and site planning and permitting.

Essential Roles and Responsibilities:

• Follow safety rules, guidelines, and standards for all projects. Participate in pre-task planning. Report any safety issues or concerns to management.
• Integrate quality leadership practices into daily activities.
• Provide consistent quality standards on proposal and project delivery.
• Responsible for conducting site testing and making recommendations for systems design on medium-sized projects with varying complexity.
• Participate with senior scientists/engineers on larger, more complex projects.
• Perform site visits, field observations, and data collection.
• Implement technical requirements to complete client projects by supervising field staff in sampling, testing, and data collection.
• Develop written proposals for clients, including quality control review.
• Evaluate laboratory and field data and compile reports.
• Lead or participate in meetings and client communications on specific projects.
• Oversee work performed by lower-level scientists, engineers, and technicians.
• Work under the supervision of a Terracon Authorized Project Reviewer.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science or related field, or a minimum of 5 years' related experience if no degree.
• Valid driver's license with acceptable violation history.
• Master's degree preferred.
• Certification in the field of expertise required.