NextChapter
← Search all jobs

Environmental Field Scientist

Terracon Consultants

Listing collected from Terracon Consultants's career site. NextChapter is independent of Terracon Consultants.

Louisville, KY · Posted October 27, 2026

Just laid off? Start here: a plan for the first weeks

See every open role at Terracon Consultants

More in Kentucky job market · Professional Services & Consulting · Research jobs

More roles at Terracon Consultants

Similar jobs

Where Louisville, KY ranks

Where Louisville, KY placed in our monthly rankings, month by month. Each month stays online at its own address.

November 2026

How AI is used in this kind of work

AI use among environmental scientists and specialists, including health is little observed so far. Measured exposure for environmental scientists and specialists, including health: 5% (little observed).

Share of this job’s tasks that AI is already used for at work, from real usage. It is not a forecast of job loss, and a low number means no use seen yet. Source: Anthropic Economic Index.

Check how this applies to your own job

Skills this job asks for

Say which you have and which you want to build. We use it to match you to jobs like this one.

About the job

General Responsibilities: We are seeking a qualified Environmental Scientist to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will play a key role in Terracon’s Environmental Planning and Permitting team, conducting Natural Resources surveys such as wetland & stream delineations, managing Section 404/401 Clean Water Act permitting processes, conducting site visits with agencies, conducting wildlife/protected species assessments, and preparing technical reports. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to environmental conservation and sustainable development initiatives. Essential Roles and Responsibilities:

Follow safety rules, guidelines and standards for all projects. Participate in pre-task planning. Report any safety issues or concerns to management.

Understand and practice quality acumen.

Support consistent quality standards on proposal and project delivery.

Perform site visits, field observations, and field data collection or assignments.

Conduct wetland & stream delineations in accordance with regulatory guidelines and industry best practices.

Analyze data collected during wetland & stream delineations and prepare detailed reports to document findings.

Implements technical requirements to complete client projects.

Conduct protected species assessments and protected species surveys, ensuring compliance with relevant environmental regulations.

Support other Environmental projects and services as-needed, including but not limited to Environmental Planning and Permitting, Natural Resources, National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), Phase I Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs), Limited Site Investigations (LSIs), Due Diligence, Site Investigation and Remediation, Regulatory Compliance, Industrial Hygiene and Environmental Health and Safety,

May have limited client contact pertaining to specific projects/tasks.

Assist senior scientists.

Ability to manage multiple projects and tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Must be able to work outside in a variety of weather conditions.

Provide support for other service areas as needed within Terracon's Eastern Midwest division.

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science or related science field and a minimum 1 year related experience. Or, in lieu of a degree, a minimum of 5 years’ related experience.

Wetland Delineation experience.

A valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history may be required.

Preferred Qualifications:

Wildlife/Protected Species survey experience.

Certification in field of expertise preferred.