Terracon
Terracon provides geotechnical, environmental, construction, and materials testing services.
Lead environmental site investigations, risk assessments, and remediation design in MA.
2 days ago
$102,200 - $158,400
Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Providence, RI
Field
Company Size
5,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Environmental Services
Geotechnical Engineering
Construction Materials Testing
Industrial Hygiene
Building Science
Environmental Consulting
Site Remediation
Land Development
Sector Specialisms
Environmental
Facilities
Geotechnical
Materials
Industrial
Federal
Technology
Building Enclosure Consulting
Role
Description
safety management
quality monitoring
technical training
policy development
report review
business development
- 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.
- Responsible for continuous quality monitoring and improvement on projects. Monitor and promote quality standards and practices.
- Responsible for providing consistent quality standards on project and proposal delivery.
- Participate in the development of marketing strategies and presentations of qualifications to clients on projects.
- Develop services and clients.
- Provide technical direction and training to less experience professional staff.
- Assist in establishing and updating current policies/ procedures for technical projects in field of expertise, to ensure proper interpretation and implementation by subordinate staff.
- Supervise the analysis and formation of recommendations in written reports.
Requirements
environmental science
9+ years
driver's license
risk management
senior scientist
lsp license
- Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science or related science field. Or, in lieu of a degree, a minimum of 9 years’ related experience. Or, in lieu of a degree, a minimum of 13 years’ related experience.
- Valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history.
- 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.
- Certification in field of expertise required.
- Senior level scientific professional responsible for leading complex projects requiring innovative investigation techniques.
- Massachusetts Licensed Site Professional (LSP) required
Benefits
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Training + Development
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Interview process
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Visa Sponsorship
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Security clearance
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Company
Overview
Founded in 1965
Year Established
The company was established in 1965 and has since grown significantly.
- The company’s expertise spans a wide range of sectors, including industrial, infrastructure, energy, and residential, to name a few.
- Engineers and scientists work on diverse projects from designing foundations for skyscrapers to providing environmental assessments for infrastructure developments.
- They are involved in large-scale projects across the United States, helping to shape cities, improve infrastructure, and protect the environment.
- Known for their innovation and commitment, leveraging cutting-edge technologies and deep technical expertise to solve complex challenges in construction and environmental sectors.
- The firm’s multidisciplinary approach allows them to offer solutions that integrate geotechnical, environmental, and construction disciplines in a seamless manner.
Culture + Values
- Prosperity
- Caring
- Courage
- Curiosity
- Excellence
- Integrity
- SAFETY – We Do Everything Safely
- INTEGRITY – We Do the Right Thing
- TEAMWORK – We Work Together
- ENTREPRENEURISM – We Build Solutions
- Client Service
- Employee Well‑Being and Development
- Employee Ownership
- Ethics and Integrity
- Quality
- Safety
- Financial Performance
- Growth
Environment + Sustainability
4,800 metric tons
Concrete Diversion from Landfills
The company successfully diverted a significant volume of concrete cylinders from landfills in 2023, reducing material waste and environmental impact.
64 million tons CO₂
CO₂ Emissions Avoided with GripTerra
Using GripTerra wind foundation designs, the company avoided a substantial amount of CO₂ emissions for a 100-turbine project, showcasing innovative reductions in carbon footprint.
60% concrete reduction
GripTerra Material Efficiency
GripTerra designs reduced concrete usage by 60% per foundation, significantly lowering material requirements and environmental impact compared to traditional methods.
3 million tons CO₂
CO₂ Savings from Solar Projects
By reducing embedment depth by 1 ft on 250 MW solar projects, the company achieved substantial CO₂ savings, highlighting its commitment to sustainable energy solutions.
- Expanded recycling for laboratory concrete testing materials and office recyclables
- Formally aligned sustainability to United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in 2022, prioritizing SDG-4, 9, 12, and 13
- Completed an Emissions Target Plan in 2023 with a 15% revenue-based GHG emissions intensity reduction goal over five years, following EPA GHG protocols
- Set net-zero aligned targets via Emissions Target Plan aimed at 2028 (five years from 2023)
- Achieved a 4% year-over-year emissions intensity reduction in 2023
- Employs Sustainable and diverse supplier procurement practices
Inclusion & Diversity
ERGs Increased 3x
Employee Resource Groups Expansion
Employee Resource Groups expanded from 3 to 6, representing grassroots, employee-organized initiatives open to all.
20+ Members
Inclusive Culture Team
An Inclusive Culture Leadership Team of ~20 employee-owners guides the company's strategic inclusion efforts.
- Annual listening sessions and engagement surveys assess inclusion culture.
- Observed industry inclusion events: Women in Construction Week, Construction Inclusion Week, Black History Month, Women’s History Month, International Day of Women and Girls in Science, International Women’s Day.
- Terracon Foundation provides grants to organizations promoting inclusion among underrepresented groups.
- Women’s representation metrics: (if available) [Note: no gender percentages publicly available on provided sources].