Field Scientist

Terracon • Glendale Heights, IL

59d

About The Position

Are you interested in discovering liabilities posed by environmental contamination? Do you like historical research? Do you like working in the field? Our environmental professionals protect our clients from purchasing properties with contamination surprises by researching the land's history and often doing subsurface investigations. With an almost endless variety of project sites and a fast-paced environment, you'll never get bored! We offer flexible working hours and benefits that help our employees work as effectively at home as in the office. We embrace technology and are leading the industry with new innovations like our "Stage1" assessments and quick-turn Phase I Environmental Site Assessments. This is a position that requires strong writing and research skills. Careers abound at Terracon and we are a family of employee owners here to support you and help you grow. If this sounds appealing to you, apply now and check us out. 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science or related science field. Or, in lieu of a degree, a minimum of 1 year related experience. Or, in lieu of a degree, a minimum of 5 years' related experience.
• Valid driver's license with acceptable violation history.

Nice To Haves

• Certification in field of expertise preferred.

Responsibilities

• Follow safety rules, guidelines and standards for all projects. Participate in pre-task planning. Report any safety issues or concerns to management.
• Understand and practice quality acumen.
• Support consistent quality standards on proposal and project delivery.
• Developing level scientific professional responsible for conducting analyses of component portions of projects; assignments are designed to develop knowledge and abilities.
• Perform site visits, field observations and field data collection or assignments.
• Assist in the collection and analysis of data from sampling, reports, maps, drawings, tests and aerial photographs to evaluate, plan and permit projects.
• Conduct water, soil and other sampling.
• Implements technical requirements to complete client projects by directing field staff to sample, test and collect data and/or document site activities.
• Outlines required investigative program(s) by selecting the proper alternative techniques to conduct site studies in field of expertise.
• Drafts written proposals to clients for small projects and may assist with portions of proposals on larger projects.
• May have limited client contact pertaining to specific projects/tasks.

Benefits

• flexible working hours
• benefits that help our employees work as effectively at home as in the office
• Careers abound at Terracon and we are a family of employee owners here to support you and help you grow.
• excellent compensation and benefits package
• medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) plan, paid time off and holidays, education reimbursement, and various bonus programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees