Field Scientist

Perform environmental site investigations, assessment, surveys, and remedial oversight. Tabulate, prepare, and submit data and observation in the form of written and digital reports. Maintain and clean equipment, vehicles and work areas. Adhere to strict safety standards. Work with various professionals, managers, and field staff to collaborate on a variety of environmental projects within the private and public sector.

• Follow all safety rules, guidelines, and standards. Participate in pre‑task planning and report safety concerns. Report any safety issues or concerns to management.
• Conduct groundwater and soil sampling following Standard Operating Procedures.
• Perform Operation & Maintenance of environmental remediation systems.
• Oversee subcontractors, including source removals, groundwater injections, and well abandonments.
• Provide clear documentation of field activities.
• Submits documentation and communicate results as directed by the Project Manager
• Maintain assigned equipment.
• Drive a vehicle such as a Ford F-150 or equivalent.
• Overnight travel as needed.
• Support environmental due diligence activities such as Phase I ESAs and regulatory compliance reviews.
• Be responsible for maintaining quality standards on all projects.
• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science or related science field and a minimum 1 year related experience. Or, in lieu of a degree, a minimum of 5 years’ related experience.
• A valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history may be required.
• Proficient computer skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 40 Hour OSHA

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.

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.