Search suggestions:

hiring immediately
part time
full time
remote
administrative
work from home customer service
cook
warehouse
forklift operator
remote work from home
receptionist
work from home
no experience
California
Los Angeles County
Houston County
New York
Florida
Texas
San Diego County
Washington
Indianapolis
North Carolina
Minnesota
San Francisco
Warning: This job listing is no longer active. The information below may no longer be relevant.
Apply

Staff Scientist

Terracon Consultants Inc
$60,300 - $70,000 a year
Fort Collins, Colorado
May 29, 2025
Job Description
General Responsibilities:
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.

Essential Roles and Responsibilities:
  • Follow safety rules, guidelines and standards for all projects. Participate in pre-task planning. Report any safety issues or concerns to management.
  • Demonstrate quality practices and acumen.
  • Provide consistent quality standards on proposal and project delivery.
  • 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.
  • Works under the supervision of a Terracon Authorized Project Reviewer.
Requirements:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science or related science field. Or, in lieu of a degree, a minimum of 3 years’ related experience. Or, in lieu of a degree, a minimum of 7 years’ related experience.
  • Valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history.
  • Certification in field of expertise required.

Terracon’s Total Rewards program is an important way we create an engaging workplace for you, define and acknowledge success and give you ways to explore new avenues for your career. Our Total Rewards includes compensation, benefits (including employee ownership), recognition and training & development. Terracon considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, work location, education/ training, key skills as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer. Terracon anticipates paying $60,300 to $70,000 within the salary range for this position.


About Terracon
Terracon is a 100 percent employee-owned multidiscipline consulting firm comprised of more than 7,000 curious minds focused on solving engineering and technical challenges from more than 180 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.
Save Apply
Report job
Other Job Recommendations:

Senior Distinguished Scientist or Distinguished Scientist, Head of Translational Immunology

Sanofi
Washington County, New York
$202,500 - $292,500
  • Identifies and develops scientific strategies to support...
  • Build strong collaborative relationships with our internal...
3 weeks ago

Forensic Scientist I (formerly Forensic Scientist Trainee) - Toxicology

Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department
Las Vegas, Nevada
$69,968 - $103,570 a year
  • The above figures do not include future Cost of Living...
  • Credits earned in chemistry laboratory is a minimum...
4 weeks ago

Staff Scientist - Neurosurgery

Washington University in St. Louis
St. Louis, Missouri
$48,000 - $86,900 a year
  • Following instructions and discussions with the principal...
  • Documents research topics and prepares and submits papers...
2 weeks ago

Staff Biocompatibility Scientist

Abbott
Saint Paul, Minnesota
$97,300 - $194,700 a year
  • Author, review, and approve biocompatibility assessments,...
  • Partner with cross-functional teams to support multiple...
3 weeks ago

Staff Data Scientist (Product)

Apollo.io
Remote
  • Translate business needs into data analysis and actionable...
  • Help foster a culture of data-driven decision-making and...
3 weeks ago