Staff Scientist

Terracon • Oklahoma City, OK

5d

About The Position

Conducts environmental site investigations, assessments, and surveys involving the sampling, measurement, and analysis of air, water, materials, and soil. Identifies, evaluates, and recommends risk and remediation strategies and designs to support compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. Prepares permit applications, risk assessments, proposals, reports, and regulatory agency correspondence, and designs systems and environmental protection plans. Projects may include Phase I/II environmental site assessments; environmental compliance and permitting; groundwater and soil investigations; landfill and solid waste projects; wastewater and lagoon assessments; stormwater management and SWPPP compliance; SPCC plans and inspections; tank closure assessments; and other environmental assessment, remediation, and regulatory compliance projects.

This proficient scientific professional conducts site testing and makes recommendations for systems design on smaller, minimally complex projects, and may assist senior scientists or engineers with larger, more complex projects. The role performs site visits, field observations, and field data collection; directs and supervises field staff performing sampling, testing, data collection, and site documentation; develops client proposals for senior-level approval; evaluates moderately complex laboratory and field data; and prepares written reports. The Staff Scientist may participate in client meetings and communications and oversee the work of lower-level scientists, engineers, and technicians. The position works under the supervision of a Terracon Authorized Project Reviewer and follows established safety and quality practices.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science or a related science field and at least 3 years of related experience, or at least 7 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.
• Demonstrate quality practices and provide consistent quality standards in proposal and project delivery.
• Conduct environmental site testing and recommend systems designs for smaller, minimally complex projects.
• Assist senior scientists or engineers on larger, more complex projects as needed.
• Perform site visits, field observations, and field data collection or assignments.
• Direct and supervise field staff conducting sampling, testing, data collection, and documentation of site activities.
• Develop written client proposals for approval by senior-level professionals.
• Evaluate moderately complex laboratory and field data and assemble findings in written reports.
• Participate as a team member in meetings and communications with clients regarding specific projects or tasks.
• Oversee work performed by lower-level scientists, engineers, and technicians as needed.
• Conduct environmental investigations, assessments, and surveys, and recommend risk and remediation strategies or designs.
• Prepare permit applications, risk assessments, proposals, reports, and regulatory agency correspondence.
• Design systems and environmental protection plans.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level