Staff Scientist

Terracon; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Terracon in Oklahoma City is seeking an Environmental Scientist to conduct environmental site investigations, sampling and analysis of air, water, soil and waste, and to design protection plans for compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.

The role involves Phase I/II assessments, groundwater and landfill projects, field data collection, and preparing proposals and written reports for regulatory agencies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science or related field with 3+ years of related experience, or 7+ years without degree.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• Valid driver’s license may be required.
• Certification in field of expertise required.

Responsibilities

• Follow safety rules and participate in pre-task planning.
• Conduct site testing and collect data.
• Prepare proposals and written reports for clients and agencies.
• Perform field visits and data collection under supervision.
• Assist senior staff on larger projects where needed.
• Communicate with clients and team members on project progress.

Skills

Site testing

Data collection

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science or related field

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

None

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, environmental compliance and permitting, groundwater and soil investigations, landfill and solid waste projects, wastewater and lagoon assessments, stormwater management and SWPPP compliance, SPCC plans and inspections, tank closure assessments, and other environmental site assessment, remediation, and regulatory compliance projects.

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.