Senior Staff Scientist

Terracon; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Terracon in Tucson, AZ is seeking a mid-level environmental scientist to conduct site investigations, sampling and analysis of air, water, soil, and materials, and to design environmental protection plans. You will lead field data collection and contribute to proposal writing under supervision, advancing project goals and regulatory compliance.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Environmental Science or related field with 5+ years of experience; a Master’s degree is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science or related field with ≥5 years of related experience.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• A valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history may be required.
• Certification in field of expertise required.

Responsibilities

• Follow safety rules, guidelines and standards for all projects and report safety issues.
• Integrate quality leadership practices into daily regimen and ensure consistent proposal quality.
• Conduct site testing and provide system design recommendations on medium-sized projects.
• Collaborate on large, complex projects with senior scientists/engineers.
• Perform site visits, field observations and data collection.
• Supervise field staff to sample, test and document site activities.
• Develop written proposals and perform quality control reviews of others’ work.
• Evaluate laboratory and field data and prepare written reports.
• Represent the team in client meetings and coordinate with project staff.

Skills

Environmental sampling

Technical reporting

Quality leadership

Field data collection

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science or related field

Master’s degree preferred

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, storm water 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 regimen.
• Provide consistent quality standards on proposal and project delivery.
• Mid-level, experienced scientific professional responsible for conducting site testing and making recommendations for systems design on medium sized projects with a variety of complexity.
• Participates with more senior scientists/engineers on large, more complex projects.
• Performs site visits, field observations and field data collection or assignments.
• Implements technical requirements to complete client projects by directing and supervising field staff to sample, test and collect data and/or document site activities.
• Responsible for developing written proposals to clients for both small and large projects including quality control review of proposals written by others.
• Evaluates complex laboratory and field data and assembles in written reports.
• May serve as team member or lead in meetings and communications with client pertaining to specific projects/tasks.
• May oversee work performed by lower level scientists/engineers and Technicians.
• Works under the supervision of a Terracon Authorized Project Reviewer.

Requirements:

Required Certification:

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science or related science field and a minimum of 5 years’ related experience. Or, in lieu of a degree, a minimum of 9 years’ related experience.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• A valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history may be required.
• Certification in field of expertise required.