Job Description
General Responsibilities:
Join our dynamic team as a Senior Industrial Hygienist, where you'll play a crucial role in safeguarding the health and safety of our clients and their environments. This position offers a unique opportunity to lead a variety of complex projects, develop innovative solutions, and make a significant impact on workplace safety and environmental health.
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 7,000 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.

Essential Roles and Responsibilities:

• Investigative Excellence: Conduct thorough site investigations to identify physical and environmental risks. Perform field studies, including airborne chemical monitoring, noise monitoring, and indoor air quality assessments. The ideal candidate is self-motivated and able to work independently and collaboratively.
• Strategic Development: Develop comprehensive sampling strategies and outline required analyses. Research regulatory standards and hazard data to ensure compliance and safety. Assist leaders within the firm in developing templates and practice guidance to be used by all Terracon industrial hygiene practitioners.
• Impactful Reporting: Evaluate sampling results, prepare detailed risk assessment reports, and develop actionable recommendations to improve environmental conditions. Present findings and recommendations to clients, showcasing your expertise and communication skills.
• Leadership and Safety: Lead safety efforts for the team, ensuring adherence to safety rules and guidelines. Create and model a safe work environment, promoting pre-task planning for all projects. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are a fundamental part of this role.
• Quality Assurance: Drive continuous quality monitoring and improvement on projects. Uphold and promote high-quality standards and practices in all project and proposal deliveries.
• Mentorship and Training: Provide technical direction and training to less experienced professional staff, fostering their growth and development.
• Client Engagement: Participate in the development of marketing strategies and present qualifications to clients, enhancing our company's reputation and client relationships.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Science or related science field
• Minimum 8-11 years’ experience
• Master’s degree or PhD preferred
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history

Required Certification:

• Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH)
• Terracon Authorized Project Reviewer status required (within a reasonable time-frame).

Preferred Certification:

• Certified Safety Professional (CSP)

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.