Staff Scientist Terracon - 3.2 Wheat Ridge, CO Job Details $68,500 - $82,000 a year 9 hours ago Benefits Paid holidays Health insurance Dental insurance Tuition reimbursement Paid time off Vision insurance Life insurance Qualifications Project team coordination Air sampling Environmental surveys Compliance risk assessment Environmental permitting Phase I Environmental Site Assessment Staff supervision Sales proposal development Content creation for technical audiences Environmental compliance permitting projects Investigations regulatory compliance Serving clients Ecological surveys Safety protocol adherence Field studies Team supervision Environmental project proposal writing Soil sampling Safety regulations Environmental remediation project management System design Environmental compliance Site planning projects Mid-level Environmental Science Air quality monitoring 3 years Master's degree Driver's License Laboratory reports

Full Job Description General Responsibilities:

Our Denver office has a diverse client base in both public and private sectors working in the commercial, industrial, government and institutional markets. As a Staff Scientist, your fieldwork efforts will include: Phase I Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs); Phase II ESAs; underground storage tank (UST) removals; soil excavation oversight; remedial and vapor mitigation systems installations; chemical amendment injections; operation, maintenance, and monitoring (OM&M) of remedial and vapor mitigation systems, aquifer testing, and sampling of various media.

Your office work will include:

reviewing, analyzing and reducing data collected during fieldwork; table, exhibit, and report preparation; sample packaging and shipping; and maintenance of equipment and supplies. environmental 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. 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.

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. Demonstrate quality practices and acumen. Provide consistent quality standards on proposal and project delivery. Proficient scientific professional responsible for conducting site testing and making recommendations for systems design on smaller projects of minimal complexity. 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.

Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science or related science field and a minimum of 3 years' related experience. Or, in lieu of a degree, a minimum of 7 years' related experience. Master's degree preferred. A valid driver's license with acceptable violation history may be required. Available to travel for overnight fieldwork.

Required Certification:

Certification in field of expertise required.

Maximum Salary:

82,000.00

Minimum Salary:

68,500.00 Terracon's Total Rewards program is an important way we create an engaging workplace for you, define and acknowledge success and give you ways to explore new avenues for your career. Our Total Rewards includes compensation, benefits (including employee ownership), recognition and training & development. About Us Terracon is a 100 percent employee-owned multidiscipline consulting firm comprised of more than 8,000 curious minds focused on solving engineering and technical challenges from more than 200 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 was recognized as the #1 firm in Asbestos and Lead Abatement. 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. About the Team Our national environmental team helps our clients do the right thing for their projects, and for our planet. Our professionals include environmental architects, archaeologists, biologists, engineers, geologists, historians, industrial hygienists, planners, and scientists. Working together in the field, office, or lab, we help guide clients through the steps and processes to address environmental challenges and move their projects forward as quickly, safely, and sustainably as possible. With services including site assessment, planning and permitting including cultural and natural resources, sustainability and resiliency, regulatory compliance, and industrial hygiene and safety, we're at the forefront of helping clients succeed and communities thrive. 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.