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    Terracon

    Engineering and Construction Consulting

    Assistant Scientist

    North Charleston, United StatesOn-SiteFull-time4+ yrs experiencePosted 3w ago
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    Job description

    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 applicable permit applications, risk assessments and technical documents including proposals, reports and regulatory agency correspondence. Design systems and environmental protection plans. Projects may include 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.

    Responsibilities

  1. Follow safety rules, guidelines and standards for all projects. Participate in pre-task planning. Report any safety issues or concerns to management.
  2. Understand and practice quality acumen.
  3. Support consistent quality standards on proposal and project delivery.
  4. Entry level scientific professional responsible for gathering data and information to be evaluated by other team members.
  5. Performs testing and sampling of environmental materials including soil, air, groundwater, building materials, and noise.
  6. Tabulate and prepare data for written reports.
  7. May assist with report preparation by summarizing data and information within reports.
  8. Operates field monitoring equipment.
  9. Assists with operation and maintenance of remediation systems.
  10. May assist with asbestos surveys, abatement projects and Phase I site assessments.
  11. Transport material samples or documents to the lab for further testing and analysis.
  12. Maintains and calibrates field monitoring equipment.
  13. Qualifications

  14. Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science or related science field. Or, in lieu of a degree, a minimum of 4 years’ related experience.
  15. A valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history may be required.
  16. Preferred Qualification:
  17. Certification in field of expertise preferred.
  18. About Us

    Terracon is a 100 percent employee-owned multidiscipline consulting firm comprised of more than 8,000 curious minds focused on solving engineering and technical challenges from more than 200 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 was recognized as the #1 firm in Asbestos and Lead Abatement.
    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.

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    Terracon

    Terracon is a leading engineering and construction consulting firm providing environmental, facilities, geotechnical, and materials services.

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