Staff Scientist / Ecologist

Terracon; Macon (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Terracon in the United States is seeking an Environmental Scientist to conduct ecological and natural resource field surveys, including wetland delineations and threatened species assessments, supporting NEPA evaluations and regulatory compliance.

The role involves sampling and analyzing environmental factors, preparing permit applications and technical documents, and collaborating with clients and senior staff on projects of varying complexity.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Conduct ecological field surveys and NEPA-related tasks, collecting data on soils, water, air and vegetation.
• Evaluate ecological risk factors and prepare preliminary regulatory analyses.
• Prepare permit applications, risk assessments and project correspondence for agencies.
• Supervise field staff and coordinate data collection and site observations on projects.

Skills

Field surveys

Environmental sampling

Technical reporting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science or related field

Job description

General Responsibilities:

Conduct ecological and natural resource field surveys such as wetland delineations and threatened and endangered species assessments. Responsibilities may also include NEPA evaluations, environmental site investigations, assessments and surveys to sample, measure and analyze a wide variety of environmental factors such as air, water, material, and soil. Identify and evaluate ecological risk factors and recommend risk 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. Projects will primarily include ecological and natural resource field surveys and NEPA evaluations.

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.