Field Scientist

Terracon

. Conduct environmental site investigations, assessments and surveys to sample, measure and analyze air, water, material, and soil .

Posted 10/14/2026full-timeGlendale Heights • Illinois • United StatesJunior💰 $57,530 - $69,080 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in conducting environmental site investigations and assessments, with a strong focus on compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. Proficient in data collection, analysis, and preparation of technical documents and proposals.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Environmental Site InvestigationsRisk AssessmentData Collection and AnalysisPermit Application PreparationField Study Techniques

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Hard Skills

Environmental ScienceSoil SamplingWater SamplingTechnical Document PreparationData AnalysisField ObservationsRisk Remediation StrategiesEnvironmental Protection PlansProposal DraftingRegulatory Compliance

Soft Skills

CommunicationTeam LeadershipClient InteractionSafety AwarenessProblem Solving

Certifications & Qualifications

Certification in Environmental Science

Industry Keywords

Environmental RegulationsField Data CollectionSite VisitsQuality StandardsPre-Task Planning

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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 permit applications, risk assessments and technical documents, including proposals, reports and regulatory agency correspondence
Design systems and environmental protection plans
Conduct site visits, field observations and field data collection
Collect and analyze data from sampling, reports, maps, drawings, tests and aerial photographs to evaluate, plan and permit projects
Conduct water, soil and other sampling
Direct field staff to sample, test, collect data and document site activities
Select appropriate techniques to conduct field studies
Draft written proposals for small projects and assist with portions of larger proposals
Follow safety rules, participate in pre-task planning and report safety issues
Support quality standards on proposals and project delivery
Maintain limited client contact for specific projects and tasks

Requirements

What you’ll need

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
Certification in field of expertise preferred