Staff Scientist

Terracon • Columbus, GA

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About The Position

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 or designs to ensure compliance with federal, state and local regulations. Prepare 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.

The Staff Scientist is a proficient scientific professional responsible for conducting site testing and making recommendations for systems design on smaller, minimally complex projects, and may assist senior scientists or engineers on larger, more complex projects. The role 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 a minimum of 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.

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 site visits, field observations and field data collection or 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 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 concerning specific projects or tasks.
• Oversee work performed by lower-level scientists, engineers and technicians.
• Conduct environmental site 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