Senior Staff Scientist

Terracon•Midland, TX

16d

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 and designs to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. Prepare permit applications, risk assessments, proposals, reports, and regulatory agency correspondence, and 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. This mid-level scientific professional conducts site testing and recommends system designs for medium-sized projects of varying complexity, and participates with senior scientists and engineers on larger, more complex projects. The role includes site visits, field observations, and data collection; directing and supervising field staff; evaluating laboratory and field data; preparing and reviewing proposals and reports; and participating in client meetings and communications. The position may oversee lower-level scientists, engineers, and technicians and works under the supervision of a Terracon Authorized Project Reviewer.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science or a related science field and at least 5 years of related experience, or at least 9 years of related experience in lieu of a degree.
Certification in the field of expertise is required.
A valid driver’s license with an acceptable violation history may be required.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Follow safety rules, guidelines, and standards on all projects; participate in pre-task planning and report safety issues or concerns to management.
Integrate quality leadership practices into daily work and provide consistent quality standards for proposal and project delivery.
Conduct site testing and recommend systems designs for medium-sized projects of varying complexity.
Participate with senior scientists and engineers on large, complex projects.
Perform site visits, field observations, field data collection, and related assignments.
Implement technical requirements for client projects by directing and supervising field staff who sample, test, collect data, or document site activities.
Develop written proposals for clients on small and large projects and perform quality-control reviews of proposals written by others.
Evaluate complex laboratory and field data and assemble findings into written reports.
Participate as a team member or lead in meetings and communications with clients about specific projects or tasks.
Oversee work performed by lower-level scientists, engineers, and technicians when applicable.
Conduct environmental site investigations, assessments, and surveys involving air, water, materials, and soil.
Identify, evaluate, and recommend risk and remediation strategies or designs to support regulatory compliance.
Prepare permit applications, risk assessments, technical documents, proposals, reports, and regulatory agency correspondence.
Design systems and environmental protection plans.