Field Scientist

Summary: Terracon is a 100 percent employee-owned multidiscipline consulting firm specializing in environmental, facilities, geotechnical, and materials services. They are seeking a Field Scientist who will conduct fieldwork including environmental site assessments and data collection, as well as perform office tasks like data analysis and report preparation. Responsibilities: - Follow safety rules, guidelines and standards for all projects. Participate in pre-task planning. Report any safety issues or concerns to management - Understand and practice quality acumen - Support consistent quality standards on proposal and project delivery - Developing level scientific professional responsible for conducting analyses of component portions of projects; assignments are designed to develop knowledge and abilities - Perform site visits, field observations and field data collection or assignments - Assist in the collection and analysis of data from sampling, reports, maps, drawings, tests and aerial photographs to evaluate, plan and permit projects - Conduct water, soil and other sampling - Implements technical requirements to complete client projects by directing field staff to sample, test and collect data and/or document site activities - Outlines required investigative program(s) by selecting the proper alternative techniques to conduct site studies in field of expertise - Drafts written proposals to clients for small projects and may assist with portions of proposals on larger projects - May have limited client contact pertaining to specific projects/tasks Required Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science or related science field. Or, in lieu of a degree, a minimum of 1 year related experience. Or, in lieu of a degree, a minimum of 5 years' related experience - Valid driver's license with acceptable violation history - Ability to travel for overnight fieldwork Preferred Qualifications: - Certification in field of expertise preferred Required Skills: Phase I Environmental Site Assessments, Phase II Environmental Site Assessments, Underground Storage Tank removals, Soil excavation oversight, Remedial and vapor mitigation systems installations, Chemical amendment injections, Aquifer testing, Water sampling, Soil sampling, Data analysis, Sample packaging and shipping, Environmental Science, Valid driver’s license Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life insurance, 401(k) plan, Paid time off, Holidays, Education reimbursement, Various bonus programs