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Job Title


Field Scientist


Company : Terracon


Location : Harrisburg, PA


Created : 2026-04-04


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Reference #: 36005BRJob DescriptionGeneral Responsibilities:Conduct environmental site investigations, assessments and surveys to sample, measure and analyze air, water, material, and soil. u00a0Identify, evaluate and recommend risk and remediation strategies/designs to ensure compliance with federal, state and local regulations. u00a0Prepare applicable permit applications, risk assessments and technical documents including proposals, reports and regulatory agency correspondence. u00a0Design systems and environmental protection plans. u00a0Projects 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:Follow safety rules, guidelines and standards for all projects. u00a0Participate in pre-task planning. u00a0Report any safety issues or concerns to management.Understand and practice quality acumen.Support consistent quality standards on proposal and project delivery.Developing level scientific professional responsible for conducting analyses of component portions of projects; assignments are designed to develop knowledge and abilities.Perform site visits, field observations and field data collection or assignments.Assist in the collection and analysis of data from sampling, reports, maps, drawings, tests and aerial photographs to evaluate, plan and permit projects.Conduct water, soil and other sampling.Implements technical requirements to complete client projects by directing field staff to sample, test and collect data and/or document site activities.Outlines required investigative program(s) by selecting the proper alternative techniques to conduct site studies in field of expertise.Drafts written proposals to clients for small projects and may assist with portions of proposals on larger projects.May have limited client contact pertaining to specific projects/tasks.Requirements:Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science or related science field. Or, in lieu of a degree, a minimum of 1 year related experience. Or, in lieu of a degree, a minimum of 5 years' related experience.Valid driver's license with acceptable violation history.Preferred Certification:Certification in field of expertise preferred.About TerraconTerracon 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's vision of