Senior Scientific Consultant (Part Time)

Company: Terracon
Location: San Diego
Posted on: June 2, 2025

Job Description:

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 understanding and be aware of project-related risk. Be familiar with what could go wrong on a project and how to protect the Company. Be familiar with company risk policies.
• 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.
• Promote continuous quality monitoring and improvement on projects. Monitor quality standards and practices. Engage APRs on projects at their onset.
• Senior Consulting level scientific professional who acts as a resource and specialist in the application of advanced theories, concepts and principles for a major scientific discipline.
• Provide leadership, direction and promote a state-of-the art approach for a major scientific discipline of the firm.
• Capable of analyzing all technical aspects of subject area, defining scope and selecting problems for investigation, developing novel concepts and approaches, and recommending major design changes.
• Full technical responsibility for interpreting, organizing, executing, and coordinating scientific assignments involving unique or controversial problems which significantly affect projects.
• Plan, organize and supervise scientific activities for major projects of large scale and complexity.
• Provides consultation on quality control issues.
• Act as expert witness on behalf of company to clients or representing company in litigation or court proceedings.
• Identifies potential clients in need of consulting expertise and sells the services of the company to those clients.
• Participates in the development of marketing strategies and formal presentations of qualifications to clients on various projects in area of expertise.
• Publishes technical articles, presents technical papers and training seminars to technical groups to promote the professional image and reputation of the company.
• Known in the industry as an expert in a major scientific discipline.Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science or related science field and 13 years' related experience. Or, in lieu of a degree, a minimum of 17 years' related experience.
  • PhD preferred.
  • Certification in field of expertise.
  • Operating Group Manager and Service Line Director approval.
  • Obtain Authorized Project Reviewer status by Terracon within one year.
  • Valid driver's license with acceptable violation history.
    
    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.
    $67.75 - $105.25 per hour
    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.
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