Field Scientist (CA WA only)

Terracon•Mountlake Terrace, WA

About The Position

Conduct environmental site investigations, assessments, and surveys to sample, measure, and analyze air, water, materials, and soil. Identify, evaluate, and recommend risk and remediation strategies or designs to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. Prepare permit applications, risk assessments, proposals, reports, and regulatory agency correspondence, and design environmental protection systems and plans. Projects may include Phase I and II environmental site assessments, ecological and natural resource field surveys, tank closure assessments, asbestos abatement, storm water management, and site planning and permitting. This is a developing-level scientific professional role involving analyses of component portions of projects, with assignments designed to develop knowledge and abilities. The Field Scientist conducts site visits, field observations, and data collection; assists with data collection and analysis; and implements technical project requirements, including directing field staff in sampling, testing, data collection, and site documentation. The role may involve limited client contact.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science or a related science field and at least 1 year of related experience, or at least 5 years of related experience in lieu of a degree.
Valid driver’s license with an acceptable violation history.

Nice To Haves

Certification in the field of expertise is preferred.

Responsibilities

Follow safety rules, guidelines, and standards on all projects; participate in pre-task planning; and report safety issues or concerns to management.
Understand and practice quality acumen, supporting consistent quality standards in proposal and project delivery.
Conduct analyses of component portions of projects and develop relevant knowledge and abilities.
Perform site visits, field observations, and field data collection or assignments.
Assist in collecting and analyzing data from sampling, reports, maps, drawings, tests, and aerial photographs to evaluate, plan, and permit projects.
Conduct water, soil, and other sampling.
Implement technical requirements for client projects by directing field staff to sample, test, collect data, and document site activities.
Outline required investigative programs by selecting appropriate alternative techniques for field studies within the area of expertise.
Draft proposals for small projects and assist with portions of proposals for larger projects.
Maintain limited client contact as needed for specific projects or tasks.
Prepare applicable permit applications, risk assessments, technical documents, reports, and regulatory agency correspondence.
Identify, evaluate, and recommend risk and remediation strategies or designs to support regulatory compliance.
Design environmental protection systems and plans.