Project Scientist - #1402975

Job Description

General Responsibilities:

Investigate sites to identify any physical and/or environmental risks. Perform and/or assist in managing field studies including indoor air quality, asbestos/lead paint/mold surveys and pre-demolition and hazardous materials surveys. Develop sampling strategies and outline required analysis. Research regulatory standards and hazardous materials data. Evaluate sampling results. Help mentor staff on completing various reports including risk assessments and develop recommendations. Present and communicate findings and report recommendations to clients. Identify areas of potential growth and target clients to help stabilize our asbestos and industrial hygiene services. Obtain state licensures to help with this goal.

Essential Roles And Responsibilities

• Develop understanding and be aware of project-related risk. Be familiar with what could go wrong on a project and how to protect the Company. Be familiar with company risk policies.
• Lead safety efforts for team and ensure team follows safety rules and guidelines. Responsible for creating and modeling a safe work environment; demonstrates safety practices. Promote pre-task planning for all projects.
• Deep understanding of current regulatory standards, state licensure needs, and ensure compliance with those regulations during project implementation.
• Attend client meetings.
• Responsible for continuous quality monitoring and improvement on projects. Monitor and promote quality standards and practices.
• Responsible for providing consistent quality standards on project and proposal delivery.
• Provide leadership, direction, and mentoring to staff employees.
• Capable of analyzing all technical aspects of subject area, defining scope and selecting problems for investigation, developing novel concepts and approaches, and recommending major design changes.
• Full technical responsibility for interpreting, organizing, executing, and coordinating scientific assignments involving unique or controversial problems which significantly affect projects.
• Provides consultation on quality control issues.
• Identifies potential clients in need of consulting expertise and sells the services of the company to those clients.
• Participates in the development of marketing strategies and formal presentations of qualifications to clients on various projects in area of expertise.
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
  
  

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in industrial Hygiene, Environmental Science or related science field. Or, in lieu of a degree, a minimum of 8 years’ related experience.
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history.
• Master’s degree or PhD preferred.
• Certification in field of expertise required.
  
  

About Terracon

Terracon is a 100 percent employee-owned multidiscipline consulting firm comprised of more than 6,000 curious minds focused on solving engineering and technical challenges from more than 175 locations nationwide. Since 1965, Terracon has evolved into a successful multi-discipline firm specializing in environmental, facilities, geotechnical, and materials services. Terracon’s growth is due to our talented employee-owners 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.