Staff Scientist

Terracon; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Terracon is seeking an Environmental Scientist to conduct site investigations, collect samples, analyze data and help design remediation solutions.

Responsibilities include preparing reports and permit applications, ensuring safety compliance, and assisting on larger projects with senior staff. A BS in Environmental Science or equivalent experience, plus a valid driver's license and certification, are required. This on-site role may involve fieldwork across projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science or related field, or 3+ years of related experience.
• Valid driver's license with acceptable violation history.
• Certification in field of expertise required.

Responsibilities

• Follow safety rules and pre-task planning.
• Ensure quality standards on proposals and project delivery.
• Conduct site testing and recommend systems designs.
• Assist senior scientists on larger projects.
• Perform site visits and data collection.
• Direct field staff to sample, test and collect data.
• Develop written client proposals for approval.
• Evaluate laboratory and field data for reports.
• Participate in client meetings and communications.
• Oversee work by lower level staff.
• Work under Terracon Authorized Project Reviewer.

Skills

Environmental sampling

Field investigations

Data analysis

Technical writing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science

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. Or, in lieu of a degree, a minimum of 3 years’ related experience. Or, in lieu of a degree, a minimum of 7 years’ related experience.
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history.
• Certification in field of expertise required.