Environmental Scientist - Emissions Testing

Looking to make a difference with your work and create a positive impact on the environment? TRC is seeking an entry-level Environmental Scientist in the Air Measurements Practice of our Raleigh, North Carolina office to assist with the performance of air emissions testing projects at various industrial facilities. Our projects help industry achieve environmental compliance while maintaining productivity. Join a great team of established professionals who will show you the ropes of an exciting career in air quality. This is an excellent opportunity to develop or expand a professional career. TRC values safety, ethics and integrity, and offers the ability to develop or expand meaningful work for a range of clients.

Responsibilities

• Projects involve a considerable amount of overnight travel, generally in the Midwest; however, projects may be all over the world. The field-testing portion of each project typically lasts from 1 to 5 days and the test teams are generally home on the weekends, but some projects may require working or traveling on a weekend. The number of people needed in the field and the number of days in the field, varies with each project and changes from week to week. Expect 75% of the weeks to involve field work.
• When not in the field, duties may include equipment calibrations and repairs, prep and packing for future projects, data reduction and processing, report writing, and tasks of that nature.
• During testing, the Environmental Scientist will be at the location recording data, operating equipment, or working in the trailer recovering samples, performing analysis, etc.
• The Environmental Scientist will become proficient in the various EPA sampling methods and develop knowledge about many types of industrial processes.
• The experienced Environmental Scientist typically advances into either a client-oriented career path of project management and business development or into a technical oriented career path working with the latest monitoring and analytical equipment.
  
   

Qualifications

• Must be able to comfortably lift and carry 50 pounds. The testing projects can involve moving equipment to, and working at, elevated test locations, such as an exhaust stack platform or a rooftop. Access to the test location may be by elevator, stairs, or a ladder.
• Must be able to work comfortably throughout all the seasons as much of the work is outdoors.
• Completion of assigned responsibilities in a team setting with strong written and oral communication skills, and moderate computer skills.
• Successful completion of a background check and drug test (including marijuana) prior to employment or within five working days from date of hire.  Once hired, participation in the TRC random drug testing program.
• Possession of a valid driver's license and successful completion of a pre-employment motor vehicle records check to confirm a good driving record. Once hired, maintaining valid DOT driver status (not Commercial Driver’s License) is required.
• Successful completion of all required annual safety training.
• College degree is required, science or engineering preferred.