Staff Scientist

Terracon • Macon, GA

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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 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 proficient scientific professional 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, data collection, directing and supervising field staff, evaluating moderately complex laboratory and field data, and assembling 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science or a related science field and a minimum of 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.
• Apply quality practices and maintain consistent quality standards in proposal and project delivery.
• Conduct site testing and make systems-design recommendations for smaller, minimally complex projects.
• Assist senior scientists or engineers with larger, more complex projects.
• 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 findings into 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.
• Conduct environmental investigations, assessments, and surveys; recommend risk and remediation strategies or designs; prepare technical and regulatory documents; and design systems and environmental protection plans.

What This Job Offers

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