Junior Project Assistant Jobs in Raleigh, NC (NOW HIRING)

Job Description
Are you a due diligence practitioner looking for a hybrid, or in-office position with a team that prioritized accuracy, completeness, and quality in our work but also manages to maintain a work-life balance? Do you also thrive on challenges and want a position with advancement potential? Come Explore with us!
We are looking to grow our due diligence team and support our Phase I and II Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs) with report writing, data interpretation and project management. The successful candidate will manage environmental assessments with support from our junior staff and senior staff in the due diligence group. In this position, we hope the right candidate can serve as a resource for junior staff, develop new client relationships, and prepare proposals, cost estimates and reports.
Responsibilities
• Conduct Phase I,II, Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs)
• Understand the local regulations and effectively communicate to our clients how to achieve and maintain compliance with environmental regulations
• Performs site visits, field observations and field data collection or assignments.
• Implements technical requirements to complete client projects by directing and supervising field staff to sample, test and collect data and/or document site activities.
• Follow safety rules, guidelines and standards for all projects. Participate in pre-task planning. Report any safety issues or concerns to management.
• Demonstrate quality practices and acumen.
• Responsible for developing written proposals to clients for approval by senior level professionals.
• Provide consistent quality standards on proposal and project delivery.
• May assist more senior Scientists/Geologists/Engineers on large, more complex projects.
• Evaluates moderately complex laboratory and field data and assembles in written reports.
• May serve as team member or participate in meetings and communications with client pertaining to specific projects/tasks.
• Evaluate problems and develop practical solutions that enable our clients to achieve and maintain compliance with environmental regulations
Qualifications
Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, Geology or related science field
• Minimum of 6+ years' related experience. Or, in lieu of a degree, a minimum of 12 years' related experience.
• Certification in field of expertise required.
• Valid driver's license with acceptable violation history.

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.
About Us
Terracon is a 100 percent employee-owned multidiscipline consulting firm comprised of more than 8,000 curious minds focused on solving engineering and technical challenges from more than 200 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 was recognized as the #1 firm in Asbestos and Lead Abatement.
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.
About the Team
Our national environmental team helps our clients do the right thing for their projects, and for our planet. Our professionals include environmental architects, archaeologists, biologists, engineers, geologists, historians, industrial hygienists, planners, and scientists. Working together in the field, office, or lab, we help guide clients through the steps and processes to address environmental challenges and move their projects forward as quickly, safely, and sustainably as possible. With services including site assessment, planning and permitting including cultural and natural resources, sustainability and resiliency, regulatory compliance, and industrial hygiene and safety, we're at the forefront of helping clients succeed and communities thrive.