• Project Scientist

    Terracon (Harrisburg, PA)


    30850BR

    Service Line:

    Environmental

    Office Name:

    Harrisburg

    Job Description:

    Skelly and Loy, A Terracon Company WANTS YOU if you:

    + Are experienced in outdoor and office environments.

    + Are inquisitive and collaborative.

    + Show attention to detail.

    + Are invigorated by challenges.

    + Are proficient in civil, environmental, and natural resources design.

    + Have a passion for natural resources and conservation practices.

    + Enjoy communication and client interaction.

    •EXPLORE WITH US!

    YOU’LL GET TO:

    Prepare Soil Erosion and Sediment (E&S) Pollution Control plans

     

    Assemble NPDES and Wetland and Waterway Permit applications

     

    Provide floodplain and watershed modeling and management services

     

    Prepare wetland mitigation design plans

     

    Design stormwater management systems

     

    Perform design analyses and calculations

     

    Develop construction specifications and contracts

     

    Prepare proposals and manage projects

     

    Perform construction inspections

     

    Communicate with clients

     

    Perform quality control review of report documents

     

    Participate in marketing and business development

    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.

    • Provide and lead continuous quality monitoring and improvement on projects.

    • Monitor and promote quality standards and practices.

    • Provide consistent quality standards on project and proposal delivery.

    • Career level, fully competent scientific professional responsible for planning, scheduling, conducting or coordinating detailed phases of work for part of a major project or total of a project of moderate scope and complexity.

    • May serve as a team leader in medium projects and mentor junior level scientists/engineers.

    • Performs scientific analyses on projects of own discipline.

    • May attend on and off-site client meetings.

    • Responsible for developing written proposals to clients for both small and large projects including quality control review of proposals written by others.

    • Implements technical requirements to complete client projects by directing and supervising field staff to sample, test and collect data and/or document site activities.

    REQUIREMENTS:

    • Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science or related science field.

    • Minimum 7 years’ related experience.

    • Certification in field of expertise.

    • Valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history.

    PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

    • 11+ years’ experience in natural resources design.

    • Master’s degree preferred.

    • Certified Professional in Erosion and Sediment Control (CPESC) certification.

    • Proficiency in technical writing, hydrologic and hydraulic calculations, and relevant computer software (e.g., HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, MicroStation, Carlson, BIM Modeling).

    • Familiarity with PennDOT and Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission design procedures.

    • Federal agency civil design and permitting.

    • MS4 permitting and Green Stormwater Infrastructure design experience.

    • GPS field survey or drone (UAV) experience.

    • Erosion and Sediment Pollution Control and NPDES Permit experience.

    • Soil profiling and infiltration testing experience.

    • Project Management experience.

    YOUR CAREER GROWTH:

    + Personalized career path planning.

    + Paid internal and external education and training.

    + Career advancement opportunities locally and nationally.

    Exemption:

    Exempt

    Requisition ID:

    30850BR

    Posting Title:

    Natural Resources Designer

    Employment Type:

    Regular, Full Time

    City, State (Office Location):

    Harrisburg, PA

    About Terracon:

    Terracon is a 100 percent employee-owned multidiscipline consulting firm comprised of more than 6,000 curious minds focused on solving engineering and technical challenges from more than 175 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’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.

    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.

    Job Category:

    Scientist