Job Information
Terracon Staff Scientist in Winter Park, Florida
31396BR
Service Line:
Environmental
Office Name:
Winter Park
Job Description:
General Responsibilities:
Conduct Phase I environmental site assessments (ESAs), perform site investigations, assessments and surveys to sample, measure and analyze air, water, material, and soil. Identify, evaluate and recommend risk and remediation strategies/designs to ensure compliance with federal, state and local regulations. Prepare applicable permit applications, risk assessments and technical documents including proposals, reports and regulatory agency correspondence. Projects will primarily consist of Phase I ESAs but may occasionally include Phase II environmental site assessments, ecological and natural resource field surveys, tank closure assessments, asbestos abatement, storm water management, radon sampling, and site planning and permitting.
Essential Roles and Responsibilities:
Prepare and complete Phase I Environmental Site Assessments.
Follow safety rules, guidelines and standards for all projects. Participate in pre-task planning. Report any safety issues or concerns to management.
Demonstrate quality practices and acumen.
Provide consistent quality standards on proposal and project delivery.
May assist more senior scientists/engineers on large, more complex projects.
Performs site visits, field observations and field data collection or assignments.
Implements technical requirements to complete client projects by directing and supervising field staff to sample, test and collect data and/or document site activities.
Responsible for developing written proposals to clients for approval by senior level professionals.
Evaluates moderately complex laboratory and field data and assembles in written reports.
May serve as team member and participate in meetings and communications with client pertaining to specific projects/tasks.
May oversee work performed by lower level scientists/engineers and Technicians.
Works under the supervision of a Terracon Authorized Project Reviewer (APR).
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science or related science field. Or, in lieu of a degree, a minimum of 3 years’ related experience. Or, in lieu of a degree, a minimum of 7 years’ related experience.
Valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history.
Ability to work outdoors in uneven terrain during all seasons of the year.
Exemption:
Exempt
Requisition ID:
31396BR
Posting Title:
Staff Scientist
Employment Type:
Regular, Full Time
City, State (Office Location):
Winter Park, FL
About Terracon:
Terracon is a 100 percent employee-owned multidiscipline consulting firm comprised of more than 6,000 curious minds focused on solving engineering and technical challenges from more than 175 locations nationwide. Since 1965, Terracon has evolved into a successful multi-discipline firm specializing in environmental, facilities, geotechnical, and materials services. Terracon’s growth is due to our talented employee-owners exceeding expectations in client service and growing their careers with new and exciting opportunities in the marketplace.
Terracon’s vision of “Together, we are best at people” is demonstrated through our excellent compensation and benefits package. Based on eligibility, role and job status, we offer many programs including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) plan, paid time off and holidays, education reimbursement, and various bonus programs.
EEO Statement:
Terracon is an EEO employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran and disabled candidates to apply and be considered for open positions. We do not discriminate against any applicant for employment, or any employee because of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender, disability, age, or military status.
Job Category:
Scientist