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31287BR

Service Line:

Environmental

Office Name:

Milwaukee

Job Description:

Are you interested in discovering liabilities posed by environmental contamination? Do you like historical research? Do you like working in the field? Our environmental professionals protect our clients from purchasing properties with contamination surprises by researching the property's history and assessing structures. In this role you will conduct Phase I ESA, asbestos, and IH field activities and manage these projects. These duties may include: completing the project as per its contracted scope; monitor progress and performance against the project plan; and troubleshoot and recommend or resolve operational problems and minimize delays. May be responsible for resource management, project scheduling, budgets and forecasts, and working with external vendors, subcontractors or contractors. Conduct meetings and prepare reports to communicate the status of the project to project team and client. May have responsibilities to communicate with the client and deliver work products to satisfaction of client.

With an almost endless variety of project sites and a fast-paced environment, you’ll never get bored! We offer flexible working hours and benefits that help our employees work as effectively at home as in the office. We embrace technology and are leading the industry with new innovations like our “Stage1” assessments and quick-turn Phase I ESAs. This is a position that requires strong writing and research skills. Careers abound at Terracon and we are a family of employee owners here to support you and help you grow. If this sounds appealing to you, apply now and check us out.

General Responsibilities:

Conduct environmental site investigations, assessments and surveys to sample, measure and analyze air, water, material, and soil. Identify, evaluate and recommend risk and remediation strategies/designs to ensure compliance with federal, state and local regulations. Prepare applicable permit applications, risk assessments and technical documents including proposals, reports and regulatory agency correspondence. Design systems and environmental protection plans. Projects may include Phase I/II environmental site assessments, asbestos abatement, and site planning and permitting.

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.

+ Integrate quality leadership practices into daily regimen.

+ Provide consistent quality standards on proposal and project delivery.

+ Mid-level, experienced scientific professional responsible for conducting site testing and making recommendations for systems design on medium sized projects with a variety of complexity.

+ Participates with more senior scientists/engineers 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 scientists/engineers and Technicians.

+ Works under the supervision of 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.

Exemption:

Exempt

Requisition ID:

31287BR

Posting Title:

Senior Staff Scientist

Employment Type:

Regular, Full Time

City, State (Office Location):

Cudahy, WI

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