Senior Staff Scientist

Terracon Consultants, Inc.; Woburn (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a mid-level environmental scientist to conduct site investigations and assessments. This role involves analyzing air, water, and soil samples, preparing technical documents, and ensuring compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in environmental science and a passion for sustainable practices. Join a dynamic team where your expertise will contribute to impactful environmental solutions and career development opportunities in a supportive, employee-owned firm.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Holidays

Education Reimbursement

Bonus Programs

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science or related field required.
• 5 years of related experience or 9 years without a degree.

Responsibilities

• Conduct environmental site investigations and assessments.
• Prepare technical documents and proposals for clients.
• Oversee work performed by junior staff and technicians.

Skills

Environmental Site Investigations

Risk Assessment

Data Collection

Technical Writing

Project Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science

Master's degree in related field

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:

1. Follow safety rules, guidelines, and standards for all projects. Participate in pre-task planning. Report any safety issues or concerns to management.
2. Integrate quality leadership practices into daily regimen.
3. Provide consistent quality standards on proposal and project delivery.
4. Serve as a mid-level, experienced scientific professional responsible for conducting site testing and making recommendations for systems design on medium-sized projects with a variety of complexities.
5. Participate with more senior scientists/engineers on large, more complex projects.
6. Perform site visits, field observations, and data collection or assignments.
7. Implement technical requirements to complete client projects by directing and supervising field staff to sample, test, and collect data and/or document site activities.
8. Develop written proposals to clients for both small and large projects, including quality control review of proposals written by others.
9. Evaluate complex laboratory and field data and assemble reports.
10. May serve as a team member or lead in meetings and communications with clients regarding specific projects/tasks.
11. Oversee work performed by lower-level scientists/engineers and technicians.
12. Work under the supervision of a Terracon Authorized Project Reviewer.

Requirements:

1. Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science or a related science field, or in lieu of a degree, a minimum of 5 years' related experience, or 9 years' related experience.
2. Valid driver's license with acceptable violation history.
3. Master's degree preferred.
4. Certification in the field of expertise required.

About Terracon

Terracon is a 100 percent employee-owned multidiscipline consulting firm with over 6,000 employees across more than 175 locations nationwide. Since 1965, we have evolved into a successful firm specializing in environmental, facilities, geotechnical, and materials services. Our growth is driven by talented employee-owners exceeding expectations in client service and career development 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 and 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.