Staff Scientist

Terracon Consultants, Inc.; Oregon, Portland (IL, OR); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking consulting firm specializing in environmental services. As a key player, you'll conduct site investigations, prepare technical documents, and design environmental protection plans. Your role will involve overseeing projects, ensuring compliance with regulations, and collaborating with clients. This employee-owned company values your contributions and offers excellent career development opportunities, including comprehensive benefits and a supportive work environment. If you're passionate about making a difference in environmental consulting, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Education Reimbursement

Bonus Programs

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science or 3 years' experience in lieu of degree.
• Valid driver's license with acceptable violation history.

Responsibilities

• Conduct environmental site investigations and assessments.
• Prepare permit applications and technical documents.
• Supervise field staff and oversee project delivery.

Skills

Environmental Site Investigations

Risk Assessment

Data Collection

Technical Writing

Field Testing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science

3 years' related experience

7 years' experience

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:

• 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.
• Perform site visits, field observations, and data collection or assignments.
• Implement technical requirements to complete client projects by directing and supervising field staff to sample, test, and collect data and/or document site activities.
• Develop written proposals for client approval by senior professionals.
• Evaluate moderately complex laboratory and field data and compile reports.
• Participate in meetings and communications with clients regarding specific projects/tasks.
• Oversee work performed by lower-level scientists/engineers and technicians.
• Work under the supervision of a Terracon Authorized Project Reviewer.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science or related field, or a minimum of 3 years' related experience in lieu of a degree, or 7 years' experience.
• Valid driver's license with acceptable violation history.
• Certification in the relevant field of expertise.

About Terracon: Terracon is a 100% employee-owned multidisciplinary consulting firm with over 6,000 employees across more than 175 locations nationwide. Since 1965, we have specialized in environmental, facilities, geotechnical, and materials services. Our growth is driven by our talented employee-owners exceeding expectations and pursuing new opportunities.

Our vision, "Together, we are best at people," reflects our commitment to excellent compensation, benefits, and career development opportunities, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k), paid time off, 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.