General Responsibilities:
As a Building Environmental Scientist with Terracon you will generate cost estimates and proposals; mentor junior staff; track/manage progress of field projects, project budgets, and project work; track and manage client relationships; and manage/perform field investigations. Duties include assistance to the department manager in training/mentoring junior staff in the performance of field work (asbestos/lead/mold inspections, project designs and air-monitoring of abatement projects) and drafting reports, and managing client relationships including business development.
Essential Roles and Responsibilities:
Essential Role and Responsibilities:
- As a Building Environmental Scientist with Terracon, you will perform duties related to asbestos / lead / mold inspections, abatement / remediation air monitoring, and project management. You will also evaluate respective data, prepare reports, and take part in other environmental consulting projects. This position requires licensure with the Texas Department of State Health Services as an Asbestos Inspector, Air Monitoring Technician, Project Manager. This position will lead to licensure as a Mold Assessment Consultant and certification as a Lead Inspector or Lead Risk Assessor.
- Follow safety rules, guidelines and standards for all projects. Participate in pre-task planning. Report any safety issues or concerns to management.
- Conduct building inspections in accordance with Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA) guidelines.
- Conduct building inspections in accordance with Mold Assessors and Remediators Rules (MARAR).
- Conduct building inspections in accordance with Texas Environmental Lead Reduction Rules (TELLR).
- Development of business relationships with clients to secure future work, and working closely with junior staff to ensure meeting of critical performance deadlines within assigned budgets.
- Evaluates moderately complex laboratory and field data, able to coherently summarize data into draft report format, using Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; familiarity with Adobe Acrobat.
- 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, May work in the office, lab or in the field.
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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.
About the Team
Our national environmental team helps our clients do the right thing for their projects, and for our planet. Our professionals include environmental architects, archaeologists, biologists, engineers, geologists, historians, industrial hygienists, planners, and scientists. Working together in the field, office, or lab, we help guide clients through the steps and processes to address environmental challenges and move their projects forward as quickly, safely, and sustainably as possible. With services including site assessment, planning and permitting including cultural and natural resources, sustainability and resiliency, regulatory compliance, and industrial hygiene and safety, we’re at the forefront of helping clients succeed and communities thrive.
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.
