Job Description
Are you, or someone you know, looking for a career in building sciences and industrial hygiene (industrial hygiene, safety, asbestos, mold, lead-based paint, etc.)? If you’re eager to learn and grow your professional career with a top environmental, health, and safety consulting firm, then join our team today as an Industrial Hygienist!

The ideal candidate is passionate about protecting public health and the environment and is willing to acquire the necessary certifications for asbestos and lead inspections.

Terracon Consultants, a nationwide engineering consulting firm, is seeking an Industrial Hygienist to join our team in Raleigh, North Carolina. This position would be part of a very skilled team that performs airborne chemical monitoring, noise monitoring, indoor air quality surveys, asbestos and lead-based paint surveys, safety audits, and other activities. We are looking for an enthusiastic, flexible, and personable individual with an eye for detail, a willingness to learn, and a desire to be part of a growing and high-performing team. This is a project-focused position. Never focused on one thing too long. Terracon is an employee-owned organization that creates earth-to-sky solutions with down-to-earth people. Protecting our resources…and our future!

Job Description:
This position will be primarily based in Raleigh, NC, and provide support for projects throughout North Carolina and Virginia, as needed.

Perform asbestos surveys, asbestos management planning, operations and maintenance plans development, abatement oversight and air monitoring services, employee exposure assessments, noise assessment and hearing conservation, ventilation and lighting surveys, mold assessments and remediation monitoring, and indoor environmental quality investigations.

In addition, you will support other environmental services, as needed.

Essential Role and Responsibilities:

• Perform industrial hygiene sampling under the supervision of a board certified industrial hygienist.
• Performance of building inspections for asbestos-containing building materials in accordance with regulatory guidelines.
• Perform air monitoring and visual inspections during asbestos and lead abatement projects.
• Sampling of painted coatings in commercial and industrial settings.
• Calibrate, clean, and maintain field monitoring equipment, such as sampling devices, sampling media, and sample pumps and meters.
• Follow safety rules, guidelines, and standards for all projects. Participate in pre-task planning. Report any safety issues or concerns to management. Candidate will be required to adhere to strict company health and safety standards.
• Be responsible for maintaining quality standards on all projects.
• Ability to climb ladders, lift/carry equipment (generally up to 50 lbs.) and stand for long periods of time.

Minimum Requirements

• 1-3 years of relevant experience
• Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Science or related Science field.
• Master’s degree preferred.

About Terracon
Terracon is a 100 percent employee-owned multidiscipline consulting firm comprised of more than 6,000 curious minds focused on solving engineering and technical challenges from more than 175 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.