Staff Scientist
Fargo, North Dakota Area
My responsibilities included: conducting environmental site investigations, assessments and surveys to sample, measure and analyze air, water, material, and soil; Identifying, evaluating and recommending risk and remediation strategies/designs to ensure compliance with federal, state and local regulations; Preparing applicable permit applications, risk assessments and technical documents including proposals, reports and regulatory agency correspondence; Designing systems and environmental protection plans. Projects included 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.Roles and responsibilities within Terracon:•Followed safety rules, guidelines and standards for all projects. Participated in pre-task planning, and reported any safety issues or concerns to management.•Was responsible for maintaining quality standards on all projects.•Proficient scientific professional responsible for conducting site testing and making recommendations for systems design on smaller projects of minimal complexity. •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.