Staff Scientist

Terracon; Cincinnati (AR); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Terracon is seeking an Environmental Scientist to conduct site investigations, sampling, and data analysis to support risk assessments and remediation designs in compliance with regulations. The role involves field testing, report writing, and developing proposals for clients.

You will supervise field staff on smaller projects and collaborate with senior scientists on larger ones, performing site visits, data collection, and coordination with regulatory agencies as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science or related field with at least 3 years of experience.
• Or 7+ years of related experience without a degree.
• Master’s degree is preferred.
• A valid driver’s license may be required.
• Certification in field of expertise required.

Responsibilities

• Follow safety rules and report issues to management.
• Demonstrate quality practices and acumen.
• Provide consistent quality standards on proposal and project delivery.
• Conduct site testing and make system design recommendations for small projects.
• May assist senior scientists/engineers on large projects.
• Perform site visits, field observations and data collection.
• Direct field staff to sample, test and document site activities.
• Develop written proposals for clients for senior approval.
• Evaluate laboratory and field data and assemble in reports.
• Participate in client meetings for specific projects/tasks.
• Oversee work by junior staff.
• Work under Terracon Authorized Project Reviewer.

Skills

Site testing

Data collection

Report writing

Field supervision

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.


• Demonstrate quality practices and acumen.


• Provide consistent quality standards on proposal and project delivery.


• Proficient scientific professional responsible for conducting site testing and making recommendations for systems design on smaller projects of minimal complexity.


• May assist 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 approval by senior level professionals.


• Evaluates moderately complex laboratory and field data and assembles in written reports.


• May serve as team member and participate 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:

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science or related science field and a minimum of 3 years’ related experience. Or, in lieu of a degree, a minimum of 7 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.