Job Description
Terracon is seeking a Field Scientist to join our Winter Park, Florida office! The candidate would work with a team of highly skilled scientists to conduct tree inventories, conduct tree health assessments, prepare tree mitigation plans, and other arboricultural tasks as assigned. The candidate would also be responsible for assisting with wetland delineations, wetland mitigation, and wetland permitting projects; listed threatened and endangered species assessments/surveys; regulatory agency coordination, and other natural resources assessments, surveys, and permitting. This position will require that the candidate assume project manager duties for all assigned projects (budget, schedule, etc.), will participate in client development activities, and will help with growing the Environmental Planning service line within the division.



Essential Roles and Responsibilities:

• Follow safety rules, guidelines and standards for all projects. Participate in pre-task planning. Report any safety issues or concerns to management.
• Be responsible for maintaining quality standards on all projects.
• May 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.
• 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.
• Participate in the development of marketing strategies and presentations of qualifications to clients on projects.
• Proficiency with equipment necessary to complete the tasks associated with this position.
• Experience utilizing GPS units and other related technologies to collect and interpret field data.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Ecology, Environmental Science, or related science field and a minimum of 1 year related experience. Or, in lieu of a degree, a minimum of 5 years' related experience. Candidates with less than 1 years of experience will also be considered provided their academic efforts have demonstrated proficiency with natural resources assessment and interpretation.
• Valid Certification as an arborist through the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA)
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history.

Preferred Certification:

• Certification in field of expertise.

About Terracon
Terracon is a 100 percent employee-owned consulting engineering firm providing quality services to clients. Since 1965, Terracon has evolved into a successful multi-discipline firm specializing in environmental, facilities, geotechnical, and materials services. Terracon currently has more than 5,000 employees in more than 150 offices with services available in all 50 states. Terracon’s growth is due to valued employees 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.