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Senior Staff Scientist

Terracon Consultants, Inc.
Lodi, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 11/28/2025 CLOSED ON 2/19/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Staff Scientist position at Terracon Consultants, Inc.?


Job Description
General Responsibilities:
Terracon is seeking an Environmental Regulatory Compliance Senior Staff Scientist to join our team in Lodi, California!

This is an excellent opportunity for a highly-motivated individual to join a rapidly growing practice and work on local, regional, and national compliance projects. Our senior engineers and scientists are looking for a project manager level staff to help guide the vision for our Regulatory Compliance Program into the future.

The individual will work on projects in one or more of the service areas below and ideally be familiar with some or all of the general requirements:

  • Construction and Industrial Stormwater / Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP)
  • Oil Storage / Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) Plans
  • Compliance auditing
  • RCRA/Hazardous waste
  • Air permitting (Title V and minor source)
  • Industrial wastewater
  • Hazardous Materials Business Plans (HMBPs)
  • California Phase II MS4 Program

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.
  • Project scientific professional responsible for gathering data and information to be evaluated by other team members.
  • Prepare calculations, applications, plans, reports, proposals, and other deliverables.
  • Complete on-site audits and assessments for regulatory compliance for the aforementioned programs.
  • Tabulate and prepare data for written reports.
  • Manage projects and work with current staff to ensure quality and timeliness.
  • Reporting through State and County databases (i.e. SMARTS and CERS).
  • Comfortable working at industrial sites and high traffic or remote areas.
  • Ability to travel (drive or fly) up to 25%.
  • Manage workload to meet deadlines for multiple projects.

Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science or related science field. Or, in lieu of a degree, a minimum of 5 years' related experience. Or, in lieu of a degree, a minimum of 9 years' related experience.
  • Demonstrated high level of technical writing ability.
  • Excellent analytical and communication skills.
  • Valid driver's license with acceptable violation history.
  • Master's degree preferred.
  • Certification in field of expertise required.



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.
Minimum $76500 - Maximum $118500
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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