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TERRACON INC
Senior Staff Scientist
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An Environmental Planner or Scientist uses training and background in natural sciences to study the environment and threats to the environment. Investigates environmental problems and advises on solutions. May focus on potential environmental health risks to people, such as unsafe drinking water, or on protecting the environment and ecosystems from human activity such as development and industrial pollution.
$80,630 / year median in Texas
+16% projected growth
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Position range in Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX Metropolitan Statistical Area $41k - $76k Per Year Senior Staff Scientist
TERRACON INC
Occupation:
Environmental Engineering Technologists and TechniciansLocation:
Lewisville, TX - 75056Job Type:
Regular, Full Time (30 Hours or More), Permanent Employment, Day ShiftPosted:
08/19/2026 Positions available: 1Source:
WorkInTexasWeb Site:
WorkInTexas Onsite /Remote:
Work onsite all of the timeUpdated:
08/22/2026Expires:
09/23/2026 Job #: 17057648 Job Requirements and Properties Help for Job Requirements and Properties. Work Onsite Full Time Education Bachelor's Degree Experience 60 Month(s) Schedule Full Time Job Type Regular Duration Permanent Employment Shift Day Shift Public Transit Available Benefits Help for . Terracon Consultants, Inc. seeks Senior Staff Scientist in Lewisville, TX Follow safety rules, guidelines and standards for all projects. Participate in pre-task planning. Report any safety issues or concerns to management. Maintain quality standards on all projects. Conduct site testing and make recommendations for systems design on medium sized projects with a variety of complexity. Participate with more senior scientists/engineers on large, more complex projects. Perform site visits, field observations and field data collection or assignments. Implement technical requirements to complete client projects by directing and supervising field staff to sample, test and collect data and/or document site activities. Develop written proposals to clients for both small and large projects including quality control review of proposals written by others. Evaluate complex laboratory and field data and assemble written reports. Serve as a team member or lead in meetings and communications with clients pertaining to specific projects/tasks. Requires a Bachelors degree in Project Management, Marine Resources Management, or a related field, plus 5 years of related experience. Required experience must include any amount of experience with all of the following: Managing projects including writing proposals, preparing scope and budgets, staffing, subcontractors, and safetyASTM E1527
requirements for Phase I Environmental Site Assessments to ensure recognized environmental concerns are identified during property transactions Preparing proposals and reports Understanding various chemical compounds and how their release into the environment will migrate through the soil and groundwater for potential impacts to the environment and human health GIS for mapping project boundaries, monitoring wells, soil impacts and groundwater plumes Must also have authority to work permanently in the U.S. Applicants who are interested in this position may apply at https://www.jobpostingtoday.com/ Ref #84653.Benefits
- Dental Insurance