Staff Scientist

Terracon; Midland (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Terracon in Midland, Texas is seeking an environmental scientist to conduct site investigations, assess risk, sample and analyze air, water, soil and materials, and design remediation strategies. You will prepare permits, proposals, and technical documents to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.

Projects may include Phase I/II assessments and field surveys. The role involves coordinating field staff, delivering quality reports, and contributing to project design and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science or related field with at least 3 years of experience.
• Or, seven years of related experience in lieu of a degree.
• Master’s degree is preferred for advanced roles and responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Follow safety rules and participate in pre-task planning for projects.
• Conduct site investigations, sampling, measurements and data collection.
• Develop written proposals and regulatory agency correspondence.
• Evaluate laboratory and field data and prepare written reports.
• May supervise junior staff and coordinate field activities for projects.

Skills

Site testing

Data analysis

Proposal writing

Team 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.

Required Certification:

• Certification in field of expertise required.