Field Scientist

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22534BR

Service Line:

Environmental

Office Name:

Hartford CT

Job Description:

Job Description:

TERRACON SUCCESS STARTS WITH YOU! Terracon employee-owners are on a journey together, bringing our talents, our camaraderie, and our curiosity to bravely explore and discover new and better solutions to overcome client challenges. You will become part of a company committed to delivering success to you, your career, our clients, and to Terracon through our values of caring, courage, curiosity, excellence, integrity, and prosperity. Ranked 24 in Engineering News-Record’s 2021 list of the Top 500 Design Firms, Terracon is an exciting, fun place to work and grow professionally!

Terracon is growing and seeking to hire an Asbestos & Environmental Field Scientist in our Hartford, CT area office. We work on exciting projects including commercial, transportation, energy, and federal projects throughout New England and New York state. This position is for an experienced professional who will be responsible for assisting in the planning, scheduling and execution of various environmental services assignments on projects varying in size and complexity. The successful candidate will be eager to learn and grow into all phases of environmental consultation including asbestos-hazardous building materials assessments and environmental site assessments.

If your passion lies in working on challenging projects and you're interested in belonging to an employee-owned organization that allows us to set our course together and benefit when our hard work creates financial success, then Terracon is your kind of company - We share your passion!

General Responsibilities:

Perform tests and sampling of environmental materials including air, groundwater, building materials, and noise. Operates field monitoring equipment. Assists with asbestos, mold, other IH surveys and abatement/remediation projects. Conducts work in support of and prepares Phase I Environmental Site Assessments in accordance with ASTM Standard E1527, Standard Practice for Environmental Site Assessments: Phase I Environmental Site Assessment Process to identify recognized environmental conditions and other conditions of environmental concern for a project and related off-site properties in accordance with ASTM. Tabulate and prepare data for written reports. Cleans and maintains field monitoring equipment. Adhere to strict safety standards.

Essential Roles and Responsibilities: Requirements:


Independently performs non-routine field testing on a variety of projects.
Calibrate field monitoring equipment such as PID or combustible gas indicator.
Sample suspect asbestos-containing building materials in accordance with AHERA guidelines.
Perform oversight and air monitoring during asbestos abatement projects.
Perform complex monitoring and well sampling.
For Phase I Environmental Site Assessments (ESA):
Reviews previous assessment reports, historical and regulatory records for the property and for the surrounding area and reports data in accordance with ASTM criteria and/or client's scope of work.
Conducts interviews with appropriate project stakeholders and government officials to obtain information concerning the environmental conditions related to the property and adjacent properties.
Performs screenings and surveys for the presence of hazardous building materials (asbestos, lead, radon, etc.) and subsurface contamination. Screenings may include collection of samples.
Writes reports which accurately convey the environmental assessment and provide exhibits and photos which illustrate or clarify information presented in the body of the report.
Obtains site access, public and private utility clearance, coordinates with various project stakeholders, and schedules drillers, laboratories, and other subcontractors for Phase II or Industrial Hygiene work.
Follow safety rules, guidelines and standards for all projects. Participate in pre-task planning. Report any safety issues or concerns to management.
Be responsible for maintaining quality standards on all projects.


Requirements:


Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, Geology or related science field and 0-1 year relevant professional experience; or High school diploma or equivalent and minimum 6-8 years of relevant experience
Certification in field of expertise required. Examples include:
Asbestos Inspector
Asbestos Project Monitor
Asbestos Management Planner
Lead Risk Assessor
Mold Technician
Valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history.


Preferred Certification:


Other national, regional, state, and local environmental related certifications requiring experience and written examination will also be considered if deemed appropriate by the Terracon Department Manager.


Exemption:

Exempt

Requisition ID:

22534BR

Posting Title:

Asbestos & Environmental Field Scientist

Employment Type:

Regular, Full Time

City, State (Office Location):

Rocky Hill, CT

About Terracon:

Terracon is a 100 percent employee-owned consulting engineering firm providing quality services to clients. Since 1965, Terracon has evolved into a successful multi-discipline firm specializing in environmental, facilities, geotechnical, and materials services. Terracon currently has more than 5,000 employees in more than 150 offices with services available in all 50 states. Terracon’s growth is due to valued employees 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

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