Senior Staff Scientist - Site Investigations and Due Diligence

Senior Staff Scientist - Site Investigations and Due Diligence Terracon Consultants, Inc. United States, Pennsylvania, Pittsburgh May 16, 2026

General Responsibilities:

Join a team where innovation meets impact - our Pittsburgh office, recently voted one of the best places to work, is seeking a Senior Staff Scientist ready to shape the future of environmental solutions. This dynamic role blends fieldwork with office-based collaboration, offering the chance to work on complex projects, mentor emerging talent, and contribute to meaningful outcomes both on-site and behind the scenes. If you're passionate about making a difference, come explore with us! Evaluate and interpret subsurface field and sampling data including soil and groundwater to develop conclusions concerning the environmental and geologic site conditions. Generate subsurface maps and cross-sections and collaborate with engineering and environmental scientist staff on projects. Oversee field monitoring and testing of soils including boring investigations and soil type classification. Interpret soil, bedrock and groundwater elevation and quality data. Prepare written plans and reports related to site investigations, assessments and remediation activities. Projects may include construction projects focusing on earthwork and structural foundations; well design and sampling; environmental assessments including Phase I/II site assessments; seismic risk assessments.

Essential Roles and Responsibilities:

Conduct Phase

I,II,III

Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs) Apply knowledge of PADEP's Land Recycling (Act 2) and Storage Tank Programs Perform environmental site characterization Experience with PADEP Clean Fill Evaluation and Management of Fill Policy Execute field investigations in hydrogeologic/geologic settings with emphasis on collection of soil, groundwater and vapor samples, various drilling methods, and aquifer evaluations. Follow safety rules, guidelines and standards for all projects. Participate in pre-task planning. Report any safety issues or concerns to management. Integrate quality leadership practices into daily regimen. Provide consistent quality standards on proposal and project delivery. Mid-level, experienced Geologist/ Hydrogeologist responsible for conducting site testing and making recommendations for systems design on medium sized projects with a variety of complexity. Participates with more senior Geologists 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 both small and large projects including quality control review of proposals written by others. Evaluates complex laboratory and field data and assembles in written reports. May serve as team member or lead in meetings and communications with client pertaining to specific projects/tasks. May oversee work performed by lower level Geologists/Hydrogeologists and Scientists. Works under the supervision of a Professional Geologist (PG) and a Terracon Authorized Project Reviewer.

Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science or related science field. Or, in lieu of a degree, a minimum of 5 years' related experience. Or, in lieu of a degree, a minimum of 9 years' related experience. Valid driver's license with acceptable violation history. Master's degree preferred. Certification in field of expertise required.