Staff Scientist

Terracon

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

Posted 9/17/2026full-timeRemote • Kansas • United StatesLead💰 $62,000 - $87,100 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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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 documents and overseeing field staff while maintaining safety standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Environmental Site InvestigationsRisk AssessmentRegulatory ComplianceField Data CollectionProject Management

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Hard Skills

Environmental AssessmentsSoil SamplingWater Quality AnalysisAir Quality MonitoringTechnical Report WritingPermit Application PreparationAsbestos AbatementStorm Water ManagementSystems DesignEcological Surveys

Soft Skills

CommunicationLeadershipTeam SupervisionClient InteractionProblem Solving

Certifications & Qualifications

Environmental Science Certification

Industry Keywords

Environmental RegulationsPhase I/II AssessmentsField ObservationsSafety StandardsNatural Resource Management

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, technical documents, proposals, reports and regulatory agency correspondence
Design systems and environmental protection plans
Conduct 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
Conduct site testing and make recommendations for systems design
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 for client approval
Evaluate laboratory and field data and assemble written reports
Participate in 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

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science or related science field and a minimum of 3 years’ related experience, or in lieu of a degree, a minimum of 7 years’ related experience
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-owned company