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Terracon

Senior Staff Scientist

Terracon

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

Posted 11/10/2026full-timeColumbus • Georgia • United StatesSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in conducting environmental site investigations and assessments, ensuring compliance with regulations, and developing risk remediation strategies. Proficient in preparing technical documentation and overseeing field operations while maintaining quality standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Environmental Site InvestigationsRisk AssessmentPermit ApplicationsField Data CollectionProject Management

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Hard Skills
Environmental AssessmentsSoil SamplingWater Quality AnalysisAir Quality MonitoringAsbestos AbatementStorm Water ManagementSite PlanningData EvaluationRegulatory ComplianceProposal Development
Soft Skills
CommunicationTeam LeadershipQuality ControlClient InteractionProblem Solving
Certifications & Qualifications
Certification In Field Of Expertise
Industry Keywords
Environmental ScienceFederal RegulationsState RegulationsLocal RegulationsEcological SurveysNatural Resource ManagementField ObservationsSafety StandardsProject DeliveryTerracon Authorized Project Reviewer

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, proposals, reports and regulatory agency correspondence
  • Design systems and environmental protection plans
  • Perform Phase I/II environmental site assessments, ecological and natural resource field surveys, tank closure assessments, asbestos abatement, storm water management, and site planning and permitting
  • Follow safety rules, guidelines and standards and participate in pre-task planning
  • Provide quality standards on proposal and project delivery
  • Conduct site testing and make recommendations for systems design on medium-sized projects
  • Participate with senior scientists and engineers on large, complex projects
  • Perform site visits, field observations and field data collection
  • Direct and supervise field staff to sample, test, collect data and document site activities
  • Develop written proposals and conduct quality-control review of proposals written by others
  • Evaluate complex laboratory and field data and assemble written reports
  • Participate in client meetings and communications
  • Oversee work performed by lower-level scientists, engineers and technicians
  • Work under the supervision of a Terracon Authorized Project Reviewer

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science or related science field and a minimum of 5 years’ related experience, or a minimum of 9 years’ related experience in lieu of a degree
  • Master’s degree preferred
  • A valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history may be required
  • Certification in field of expertise 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 ownership