Senior Scientist

Terracon

Senior Scientist conducting environmental investigations and assessments for Terracon. Involves risk analysis, compliance with regulations, and technical document preparation.

Posted 7/30/2026full-timeRemote • Kansas • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in conducting environmental site investigations and assessments, with a strong focus on compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. Proficient in preparing technical documents and designing environmental protection plans.

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Environmental Site InvestigationsRisk AssessmentRegulatory ComplianceEnvironmental Protection PlansTerracon Authorized Project Reviewer

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Hard Skills

Environmental AssessmentsSoil AnalysisWater SamplingAir Quality MeasurementMaterial TestingPhase I/II AssessmentsAsbestos AbatementStorm Water ManagementSite PlanningPermit Applications

Certifications & Qualifications

Certification In Field Of Expertise

Industry Keywords

Environmental ScienceEcological SurveysNatural Resource ManagementRisk Remediation StrategiesTechnical Documentation

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science or related science field and a minimum of 9 years’ related experience. Or, in lieu of a degree, a minimum of 13 years’ related experience.
Master’s degree or PhD preferred.
A valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history may be required.
Certification in field of expertise required.
Terracon Authorized Project Reviewer status required.

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical, dental, vision, life insurance
401(k) plan
paid time off and holidays
education reimbursement
various bonus programs