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Asbestos/Industrial Hygiene - Staff Scientist

Terracon Consultants, Inc.
life insurance, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, 401(k)
United States, Iowa, Des Moines
600 Sw 7th St Ste M (Show on map)
Nov 21, 2025
Job Description This position will play a key role in the growth of our asbestos, lead, mold, indoor air quality, and industrial hygiene (IH) practice. In this role, you will be responsible for assisting on all aspects of Asbestos/IH projects in the Des Moines office and you will provide support to the surrounding Iowa offices. Our project managers (PMs) ensure that work is performed on time, on budget, and meets our client's requirements and company policies, procedures, and standards. This position will support PMs and duties generally include: assisting in planning, scheduling, and execution of projects, proper scoping of services, creating proposals, assist with report preparation documenting surveys and field services including data evaluation and tabulation, client communications, consulting, and performing asbestos, lead, mold, indoor air quality, noise and industrial hygiene investigations. You will also participate and/or assist in some business development activities with the office leadership team to identify, develop, win, and execute exciting project opportunities and build and maintain client relationships. Essential Roles and Responsibilities: Follow safety rules and guidelines. Assist with creating and modeling a safe work environment, demonstrating safety practices, and promoting pre-task planning for all projects. Prepare proposals, develop sampling strategies, outline required analysis, and prepare budgets for approval by senior level staff. Estimate the costs, resources, and time required to complete the assigned phase of a project and monitor activities, allocate resources and assign tasks to ensure these targets are met. Develop understanding of applicable guidance for compliance with federal, state, and/or local regulations. Develop understanding and be aware of project-related risk. Be familiar with company risk policies. Perform field studies including airborne chemical monitoring, noise monitoring, asbestos, lead-containing paint, mold, indoor air quality, and other regulated hazardous substances. Operate and maintain field monitoring equipment. Maintain chain-of-custody in sample submission to appropriate laboratory for analysis. Assist with implementing technical requirements to complete client projects by directing field staff to sample, test and collect data and/or document site activities. Set priorities, assign tasks, and coordinate scope of services to meet milestones and deliver project deliverables within budget. Evaluate laboratory and field/sampling data, prepare reports, risk assessments, and develop recommendations to correct and improve the environment for approval by senior level professionals. May present and communicate findings and report recommendations to clients. Works under the supervisions of Terracon Project Managers, Authorized Project Reviewers, or other senior level staff. Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Science, or related science field. Or, in lieu of a degree, a minimum of 3 years' related experience. Valid driver's license with acceptable violation history Preferred: Iowa Asbestos Inspector license. Certifications related to Asbestos, Regulated Materials, and/or Industrial Hygiene HAZWOPER 40 Hour 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.