Senior Scientist

34778BR Service Line: Environmental Office Name: Providence 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: + Develop services and clients. + Develop understanding and be aware of project-related risk. Be familiar with what could go wrong on a project and how to protect the Company. + Lead safety efforts for team and ensure team follows safety rules and guidelines. Responsible for creating and modeling a safe work environment; demonstrates safety practices. Promote pre-task planning for all projects. + Responsible for continuous quality monitoring and improvement on projects. Monitor and promote quality standards and practices. + Responsible for providing consistent quality standards on project and proposal delivery. + Senior level scientific professional responsible for leading complex projects requiring innovative investigation techniques. + Supervise the analysis and formation of recommendations in written reports. + Assist in establishing and updating current policies/ procedures for technical projects in field of expertise, to ensure proper interpretation and implementation by subordinate staff. + Provide technical direction and training to less experience professional staff. + Participate in the development of marketing strategies and presentations of qualifications to clients on projects. Requirements: + Massachusetts Licensed Site Professional (LSP) required + Bacheloru2019s degree in Environmental Science or related science field. Or, in lieu of a degree, a minimum of 9 yearsu2019 related experience. Or, in lieu of a degree, a minimum of 13 yearsu2019 related experience. + Valid driveru2019s license with acceptable violation history. + Certification in field of expertise required. #LI-KR1 Exemption: Exempt Requisition ID: 34778BR Posting Title: Senior Scientist/Massachusetts Licensed Site Professional (LSP) Employment Type: Regular, Full Time City, State (Office Location): Providence, RI About Terracon: 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. Terraconu2019s 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. Terraconu2019s vision of u201cTogether, we are best at peopleu201d 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. Job Category: Scientist State Salary Range Minimum: 102200 State Salary Range Maximum: 158400 Expected Salary Range: The expected salary range for this position is listed below. The base range may be adjusted based on the specific location of the applicant. Final agreed upon compensation is based upon individual qualifications and experience. _For California residents please note: A valid driveru2019s license with acceptable violation history may be required for positions that require driving._

Created: 2026-03-07