Environmental Field Scientist

Terracon Consultants is seeking an Environmental Field Scientist in Plymouth, MN, to assist with regulatory compliance tasks for industrial clients, including work at the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport. Responsibilities include stormwater permitting, environmental sampling, and compliance report preparation. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science or a related field with 0-2 years of experience. The position offers professional growth opportunities within a supportive, employee-owned company.
Terracon Consultants, Inc. is seeking an Environmental Field Scientist in Plymouth, MN, to assist with regulatory compliance tasks for various industrial clients, including projects at the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport. Responsibilities include stormwater permitting, SPCC plan preparation, environmental sampling, and compliance report preparation. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science or a related field and 0-2 years of experience. The position offers opportunities for professional growth in a supportive, employee-owned company.
Job Description
Terracon’s Twin Cities operations is seeking an environmental professional to join our team as an Environmental Field Scientist! If you’re eager to learn and grow in the exciting world of environmental consulting this position is for you.
You will join a strong group of engineers and environmental professionals that makeup a center of excellence for regulatory compliance services within Terracon.
This position will have a primary focus of assisting team members with regulatory compliance tasks. This includes opportunities to support our interesting array of industrial clients and being part of the team that provides ongoing consulting services at the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport. Primary tasks include projects involving:
• Stormwater permitting and compliance
• SPCC Plan and SWPPP Preparation
• SARA Title III reporting
• Remediation system design
• Industrial wastewater permitting, sampling, and reporting
• Air permit emissions calculations and application development
• Hazardous waste consulting
• Field work in support of project work
This position will work with other staff members to prepare engineering calculations, complete reports, conduct field work, and perform site evaluations. Terracon also includes geotechnical, materials testing, and facilities services. This position may provide opportunities to cross train and learn skills in these exciting fields.
Personal development is something we really focus on, and we encourage professional growth for our team members. We are proud to be a 100% employee-owned company. If your passion lies in working on challenging projects, and assisting with project delivery, then we invite you to explore with us!
Essential Roles and Responsibilities:
• Following safety rules, guidelines and standards for all projects
• Assisting in performing site visits, site observations, and data collection
• Field work including environmental sampling and testing
• Preparation of compliance reports and permit applications for clients
• Review of federal, state, and local regulations
• Review of issued permits to determine required compliance actions
• Preparation of air emission calculations and permit applications
Requirements:
• Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Science discipline or other science
• 0 to 2 years of experience in Environmental or similar discipline
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite of applications
Preferred Qualifications:
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD preferred
• EIT (Engineering in Training) license
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history.
Additional Details
• Travel Required: 20%
• Location: Plymouth, MN
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 Terracon
Terracon is a 100 percent employee-owned multidiscipline consulting firm comprised of more than 6,000 curious minds focused on solving engineering and technical challenges from more than 175 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.