Staff Scientist

Terracon•Lubbock, TX

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Terracon is seeking a Staff Scientist for its Lubbock, Texas office in the Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) Department within Environmental Services. The role focuses on preparing Phase I ESA reports, conducting site visits, preparing proposals, managing Phase I ESA-related projects, and performing field work. It may also support other environmental services, including monitoring, data collection, Phase II ESA field work, and wetland assessments. The position calls for critical thinking, report writing, problem solving, multitasking, an interest in history, and providing environmental expertise to clients. The scientist works with clients, related partners, and team members across Environmental Services. The Staff Scientist conducts site testing and makes recommendations for systems design on smaller, minimally complex projects, and may assist senior scientists or engineers on larger, more complex projects. The role includes site visits, field observations and data collection; implementing technical requirements and directing or supervising field staff; preparing written proposals for senior-level approval; evaluating moderately complex laboratory and field data; and assembling findings into written reports. The scientist may participate in client meetings and communications and oversee work performed by lower-level scientists, engineers, and technicians. The position 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 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.
Critical thinking, report writing, problem-solving, and multitasking abilities.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferred.
Interest in history.

Responsibilities

Follow safety rules, guidelines, and standards for 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 site testing and make recommendations for systems design on smaller projects of minimal complexity.
Assist senior scientists or engineers on large, more complex projects as needed.
Perform site visits, field observations, and field data collection or assignments.
Implement technical requirements for client projects by directing and supervising field staff conducting sampling, testing, data collection, and documentation of site activities.
Develop written proposals for clients for approval by senior-level professionals.
Evaluate moderately complex laboratory and field data and assemble results in written reports.
Participate as a team member in meetings and communications with clients about specific projects or tasks.
Oversee work performed by lower-level scientists, engineers, and technicians as needed.
Prepare Phase I ESA reports, manage Phase I ESA-related projects, and perform other field work.
Support other environmental services projects, potentially including monitoring, data collection, Phase II ESA field work, and wetland assessments.