Senior Staff Scientist

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23066BR

Service Line:

Environmental

Office Name:

Fort Collins

Job Description:

General Responsibilities:

Terracon’s Northern Colorado offices are looking for a talented and experienced addition to our growing Environmental Department! This position could be filled in Fort Collins, Greeley, or Longmont by an experienced engineer, geologist, or scientist. If you have a passion for the environment and your community, then Terracon may be for you. Our Northern Colorado offices have a diverse client base in both public and private sectors working with commercial, industrial, government, developer, institutional, and energy markets. Preference will be given to candidates with experience conducting Phase I Environmental Site Assessments. Additional valuable experience could include environmental investigations, remediation, environmental permitting and regulatory compliance, cultural and natural resources, asbestos and hazardous materials surveys and abatement monitoring, or industrial hygiene.

The successful candidate will conduct and manage environmental site investigations, assessments and surveys to evaluate and recommend risk and remediation strategies/designs to ensure compliance with federal, state and local regulations. May prepare applicable permit applications, risk assessments and technical documents including proposals, reports and regulatory agency correspondence. As a Project Manager, you will be responsible for managing all aspects of environmental projects to ensure they are safely completed on time and within scope and budget, while delivering the best client experience.

Essential Roles and Responsibilities:


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.
Mid-level, experienced scientific professional responsible for conducting site testing and making recommendations for systems design on medium sized projects with a variety of complexity.
Participates with more senior scientists/engineers on large, more complex projects.
Performs site visits, field observations and field data collection or assignments.
Implements technical requirements to complete client projects by directing and supervising field staff to sample, test and collect data and/or document site activities.
Responsible for developing written proposals to clients for both small and large projects including quality control review of proposals written by others.
Evaluates complex laboratory and field data and assembles in written reports.
May serve as team member or lead in meetings and communications with client pertaining to specific projects/tasks.
May oversee work performed by other scientists/engineers and Technicians.


Requirements:


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.
Certification in field of expertise.
Valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history.


Exemption:

Exempt

Requisition ID:

23066BR

Posting Title:

Senior Environmental Professional/Project Manager

Employment Type:

Regular, Full Time

City, State (Office Location):

Ft. Collins, CO

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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