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Terracon · 20 hours ago

Staff Scientist

The Colony, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

3+ years exp

Terracon is a leading provider of Phase I Environmental Site Assessments and related Due Diligence services. The Environmental Due Diligence Specialist will evaluate environmental risks associated with property transactions and business interests, conducting site testing and managing client projects.

Civil Engineering

H1B Sponsor Likely

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

Proficient scientific professional responsible for conducting site testing and making recommendations for systems design on smaller projects of minimal complexity

May assist 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 approval by senior level professionals

Evaluates moderately complex laboratory and field data and assembles in written reports

May serve as team member and participate in meetings and communications with client pertaining to specific projects/tasks

May oversee work performed by lower level scientists/engineers and Technicians

Qualification

ASTM E 1527-21Environmental ScienceAsbestos InspectionLead-based Paint InspectionMold InspectionField Data CollectionClient CommunicationTechnical Writing

Required

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science or related science field and a minimum of 3 years' related experience

Valid driver's license with acceptable violation history

Knowledgeable of the ASTM E 1527-21 process for performing Phase I Environmental Site Assessments, preferably with multiple years of experience across wide array of property types

Experience (preferably with Texas certifications/licensees) in performing visual inspections and/or limited sampling for asbestos-containing materials, lead-based paint and/or microbial growth (mold)

Benefits

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Holidays

Education reimbursement

Various bonus programs

Company

Terracon

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Terracon is a 100 percent employee-owned consulting engineering firm providing quality services to clients.

Founded in 1995

Olathe, Kansas, USA

5001-10000 employees

https://www.terracon.com/about/foundation/

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