Staff Environmental Scientist

Job Description

General Responsibilities :

Staff Scientist to work in our Houston, Texas office under the direction of Environmental Site

Investigations Group Manager. This is a full-time position with benefits.

Essential Roles and Responsibilities :

• Follow safety rules, guidelines and standards for all projects. Participate in pre-task planning. Report any safety issues or concerns to management.
• Be responsible for maintaining quality standards on all projects.
• May assist more senior staff 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 or participate in meetings and communications with client pertaining to specific projects / tasks.
• Over time, this position will come with opportunities to manage projects according to Terracon’s Project Manager standards and expectations.

Preferred :

• Working knowledge of Texas Risk Reduction Program (TRRP) rules and regulations.
• Worked on environmental site investigations at sites with chlorinated or petroleum-based dry cleaner solvents, DNAPL, or other similar types of contamination or similarly complex projects.
• 40 Hour Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) Trained.

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science.
• A minimum of three years of previous environmental site investigations experience.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely using both written and verbal skills.
• Ability to multi-task within flexible / fluid schedules and project needs.
• Ability to perform physically demanding tasks such as lifting and walking on uneven surfaces carrying at least 20 lbs.

of equipment, and ability to work in extreme (hot / cold) weather conditions.

• Eligibility to work in the United States without sponsorship.
• Ability to travel for overnight (including multiple days away) work assignments.
• Ability to pass drug screening.
• Possession of a driver’s license, with acceptable violation history.
• Ability to travel for overnight (including multiple days away) work assignments.
• Ability to pass drug screening.
• Possession of a driver’s license, with acceptable violation history.

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.

Committed to Our Employee Safety!

Our goal has not changed. For Terracon, our guiding principle has been and will continue to be the safety of our employee-owners.

It’s that simple. We want our employees to be able to work safely in every situation and go home safely each night. As we continue our vision of being Best at People, here are some of the things Terracon is doing to safeguard every employee-owner :

If your passion lies in working with a company that truly cares for your safety, and if you’re interested in belonging to a 100% employee-owned organization that will help you grow and quickly progress in your career, consider Terracon and apply today!