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Environmental Field Scientist

TerraconLouisville🇺🇸United States

Quick overview

SeniorityMid Senior
Employment typeFull Time
Work modeOn Site
LocationLouisville, United States
ComplianceDue DiligenceRegulatory Compliance

Job description

We are seeking a qualified Environmental Scientist to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will play a key role in Terracon’s Environmental Planning and Permitting team, conducting Natural Resources surveys such as wetland & stream delineations, managing Section 404/401 Clean Water Act permitting processes, conducting site visits with agencies,  conducting wildlife/protected species assessments, and preparing technical reports. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to environmental conservation and sustainable development initiatives.

  • Follow safety rules, guidelines and standards for all projects. Participate in pre-task planning. Report any safety issues or concerns to management.

  • Understand and practice quality acumen.

  • Support consistent quality standards on proposal and project delivery.

  • Perform site visits, field observations, and field data collection or assignments.

  • Conduct wetland & stream delineations in accordance with regulatory guidelines and industry best practices.

  • Analyze data collected during wetland & stream delineations and prepare detailed reports to document findings.

  • Implements technical requirements to complete client projects.

  • Conduct protected species assessments and protected species surveys, ensuring compliance with relevant environmental regulations.

  • Support other Environmental projects and services as-needed, including but not limited to Environmental Planning and Permitting, Natural Resources, National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), Phase I Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs), Limited Site Investigations (LSIs), Due Diligence, Site Investigation and Remediation, Regulatory Compliance, Industrial Hygiene and Environmental Health and Safety,

  • May have limited client contact pertaining to specific projects/tasks.

  • Assist senior scientists.

  • Ability to manage multiple projects and tasks in a fast-paced environment.

  • Must be able to work outside in a variety of weather conditions.

  • Provide support for other service areas as needed within Terracon's Eastern Midwest division.

  • 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.
  • Wetland Delineation experience.
  • A valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history may be required.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Wildlife/Protected Species survey experience.

  • Certification in field of expertise preferred.

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