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Burns & McDonnell Environmental Scientist - Permitting (Chicago) in Chicago, Illinois
Description
Burns & McDonnell’s regional office in Chicago is looking for an Environmental Scientist to complete field work, permit applications and task management for a variety of market sectors, including transmission, oil and gas, renewable, and transportation. Burns & McDonnell is a 100% employee-owned firm ranked on FORTUNE’s List of 100 Best Companies to Work For and voted as a Best Place to Work in numerous cities across the United States.
This position can sit in either our Downers Grove or downtown Chicago offices.
The Environmental Scientist - Permitting will work with the office’s Natural & Cultural Resources group within our Environmental Services Global Practice to perform the following duties:
Perform wetland delineations with strict adherence to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers protocol and procedures
Assist with completing field investigations that may include habitat evaluations for threatened and endangered species and/or evaluation of other potentially sensitive resources
Compose technical reports presenting results from field investigations and develop appropriate applications/consultations necessary for various regulatory approvals.
Conduct permit compliance tasks, federal/state/local permit applications, agency consultations
Assist project manager with field-oriented tasks, project permit tracking, agency consultations
Office related tasks would include report writing, QA/QC review, assistance with compliance related tasks
Frequent overnight travel to field locations may be required (50-70%)
All other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Environmental Science, Botany, Soil Science or a related accredited program is required
4 years of relevant professional experience is highly preferred. Environmental consulting experience is preferred.
Experience in completing field investigations, wetland assessments, associated permitting, analyzing GIS data; preparing environmental assessments and permitting documents, technical writing
Demonstrated knowledge of wetlands and aquatic resources
Demonstrated knowledge of Section 404, 401 and Section 10 permitting required
Knowledge of state and local permitting processes in the Midwest
Knowledge of the agencies that govern waters of the U.S.
Knowledge of erosion and sediment control permitting and site restoration practices
Demonstrated proficiency operating GPS equipment
Working knowledge of GIS support software and analysis
Ability to clearly communicate both verbal and written technical information
Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
Proficient in computer software (Microsoft Office-Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Project)
Ability to work 50% or more in the field
EEO/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans
Job Environmental
Primary Location US-IL-Downers Grove
Other Locations US-IL-Chicago
Travel: Yes, 50 % of the Time
Req ID: 201003
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