Staff Scientist

Terracon; Tucson (AZ); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Terracon in Tucson, AZ seeks an Environmental Scientist to conduct site investigations, assessments and surveys to sample air, water, soil and materials. You will identify risks and design remediation strategies to ensure compliance with regulations and prepare permits and technical documents.

Responsibilities include field sampling, data analysis, client communications and contributing to proposals. ABachelor's in Environmental Science and 3+ years of related experience are required; a Master’s

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science or related field and at least 3 years of experience.
• 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.
• Demonstrate quality practices and acumen.
• Provide consistent quality standards on proposal and project delivery.
• Conduct site testing and make recommendations for systems design.
• May assist senior scientists/engineers on larger projects.
• Perform site visits, field observations and data collection.
• Direct and supervise field staff to sample and document site activities.
• Develop written proposals for client approval by senior professionals.
• Evaluate laboratory and field data and prepare written reports.
• Participate in meetings and communications with clients about projects.

Skills

Safety compliance

Field data collection

Technical reporting

Proposal development

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science

Master’s degree

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.