Field Scientist

Terracon

Field Scientist conducting environmental assessments and overseeing remediation projects. Engage in fieldwork and office data analysis in environmental consulting firm.

Posted 7/30/2026full-timeWheat Ridge • Colorado • 🇺🇸 United StatesJunior💰 $58,000 - $69,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in conducting Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessments, overseeing soil excavation, and managing remedial and vapor mitigation systems. Proficient in data analysis, report preparation, and fieldwork logistics.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Phase I Environmental Site AssessmentsPhase II Environmental Site AssessmentsRemedial System InstallationData Analysis and ReportingBachelor’s Degree in Environmental Science

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Hard Skills

Environmental Site AssessmentsSoil Excavation OversightRemedial System ManagementChemical Amendment InjectionAquifer TestingSample Collection and ShippingData AnalysisReport PreparationFieldwork LogisticsMonitoring and Maintenance

Certifications & Qualifications

Certification in Field of Expertise

Industry Keywords

Underground Storage Tank RemovalsOperation and MaintenanceVapor Mitigation SystemsEnvironmental ScienceFieldwork Travel

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Your fieldwork efforts will include: Phase I Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs); Phase II ESAs; underground storage tank (UST) removals; soil excavation oversight; remedial and vapor mitigation systems installations; chemical amendment injections; operation, maintenance, and monitoring (OM&M) of remedial and vapor mitigation systems, aquifer testing, and sampling of various media.
Your office work will include: reviewing, analyzing and reducing data collected during fieldwork; table, exhibit, and report preparation; sample packaging and shipping; and maintenance of equipment and supplies.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science or related science field and a minimum 1 year related experience. Or, in lieu of a degree, a minimum of 5 years’ related experience.
A valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history may be required.
Ability to travel for overnight fieldwork.
Certification in field of expertise preferred.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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