Staff Scientist

Terracon • Cincinnati, OH

3d

About The Position

Conduct environmental site investigations, assessments, and surveys to sample, measure, and analyze air, water, materials, and soil. Identify, evaluate, and recommend risks and remediation strategies or designs to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. Prepare permit applications, risk assessments, proposals, reports, and correspondence with regulatory agencies, and design systems and environmental protection plans. Projects may include Phase I and 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 preparing written reports and proposals for senior-level review. The Staff 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 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.
• Demonstrate quality practices and provide consistent quality standards in proposal and project delivery.
• Conduct site testing and recommend systems designs for smaller, minimally complex projects; assist senior scientists or engineers on larger, more 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 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 about specific projects or tasks.
• Oversee work performed by lower-level scientists, engineers, and technicians.
• Prepare applicable permit applications, risk assessments, technical documents, and regulatory agency correspondence.
• Identify, evaluate, and recommend risk and remediation strategies or designs to support compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Design systems and environmental protection plans.

What This Job Offers

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