Environmental Scientist

What You'll Do

• Lead and contribute to a variety of environmental projects, including:
  • Telecom NEPA reports
  • Phase I Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs)
  • Field investigations and site assessments
• Coordinate project teams and help drive projects from initiation through completion
• Perform site observations, inspections, and reporting
• Provide consulting services and technical expertise to clients
• Support project oversight, implementation, and delivery of high-quality results

If you're ready to build your career with a company that values your growth, your contributions, and your future, we'd love to meet you. Join Terracon and help us shape a better, more sustainable world.

Key Responsibilities & Experience Opportunities

• You'll play a hands-on role delivering impactful environmental services by performing Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs) and National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) reviews. Your work will span important regulatory programs, including:

• Section 7 of the Endangered Species Act

• Section 404 Permitting

• Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA)

• Conduct desktop research of readily available resources toevaluateproject sites for the presence of natural and/or cultural resources and potential environmental issues and compliance with state,localand federal regulations.
• Consult withother technical professionals andsupervisoron routine and complex projects.
• Performsite visits, fieldobservationsand field data collection; analyzing data and reporting results.
• Manage permit applications and technical document reviews, including proposals, reports, and regulatory agency correspondence.
• Conduct field investigations, including soil, groundwater and vapor sampling
• Analyze environmental data and interpret results
• Research historical and regulatory records
• Coordinate with regulatory agencies and key stakeholders

• Follow safety rules,guidelinesand standards for all projects. Participate in pre-task planning. Report any safety issues or concerns to management.

• Be responsible formaintainingTerracon's establishedquality standards on all projects.

• Prepare clear, concise technical reports that translate complex environmental concepts into actionable insights for clients
• Performs other office, laboratory or field studies and duties that may be assigned bymore senior level professional staff or theDepartment and/or RegionalManager.

This position offers a great balance of fieldwork and office-based analysis, allowing you to build a well-rounded consulting skillset.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, Geology, Natural Resources Management, Biology, or related natural science field.
• Two years of experience is preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Valid driver's license with acceptable violation history.