Senior Staff Scientist

Terracon

. Follow safety rules, guidelines, and standards for all projects .

Posted 10/26/2026full-timeWheat Ridge • Colorado • United StatesSenior💰 $88,000 - $98,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in environmental science with a focus on asbestos and hazardous materials management, including proposal development, quality control, and field data collection. Proven ability to lead teams, mentor staff, and ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.

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Asbestos InspectionHazardous Materials OversightProposal DevelopmentField Data CollectionQuality Control Review

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Hard Skills

Environmental ScienceSite TestingData EvaluationProject DeliveryField ObservationsSampling TechniquesReport WritingQuality Leadership PracticesClient CommunicationProject Management

Soft Skills

MentoringTeam LeadershipCommunicationProblem SolvingCollaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

CDPHE Certified Asbestos Credentials

Industry Keywords

Safety StandardsQuality StandardsEnvironmental ComplianceRemediation ActivitiesIndustrial Hygiene

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Follow safety rules, guidelines, and standards for all projects
Participate in pre-task planning and report safety issues or concerns to management
Integrate quality leadership practices into daily work
Provide consistent quality standards on proposal and project delivery
Conduct site testing and make recommendations for systems design on medium-sized projects
Participate with senior scientists/engineers on large, complex projects
Perform site visits, field observations, and field data collection
Direct and supervise field staff conducting sampling, testing, data collection, and site documentation
Develop written proposals for small and large projects and conduct quality-control review of proposals written by others
Evaluate complex laboratory and field data and assemble written reports
Participate in or lead client meetings and project communications
Oversee work performed by lower-level scientists/engineers and technicians
Work under the supervision of a Terracon Authorized Project Reviewer
Prepare asbestos, lead, hazardous materials, and industrial hygiene proposals, bid specifications, abatement oversight, and client reports
Mentor entry-level staff on quality data generation and reporting

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science or related science field and a minimum of 5 years’ related experience, or in lieu of a degree, a minimum of 9 years’ related experience
Master’s degree preferred
Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) certified asbestos credentials required
Minimum of five years of experience conducting asbestos / hazardous material inspections and oversight of remediation activities
A valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history may be required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
401(k) plan
Paid time off and holidays
Education reimbursement
Various bonus programs
100 percent employee-owned company