Burns & McDonnell Jobs

Description

Burns & McDonnell’s office in Raliegh, North Carolina is looking for a Staff Environmental Scientist to lead environmental efforts, permit applications, and manage field work for complex and challenging projects in the energy, transportation, and industrial markets. Burns & McDonnell is a 100% employee-owned firm voted as a Best Place to Work in numerous locations across the United States.

This position will be a foundational employee for a new environmental resource team within the established regional Environmental Services operation. Applicants should be motivated and have leadership qualities.

The Staff Environmental Scientist will work with the office’s Natural & Cultural Resources group in our Environmental Services Global Practice to perform the following duties:

• Conduct environmental compliance audits, prepare permitting applications, and analyze environmental data for various types of projects, including renewable projects, high-voltage transmission line routing, oil and gas facilities, power generation construction activities.

• Stormwater pollution prevention plan (SWPPP); Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) plan; and environmental site assessment report preparation and permit writing.

• Lead and manage field investigations that may include wetland delineations, habitat evaluations for threatened and endangered species, and/or evaluation of other potentially sensitive resources.

• Collect and analyze Geographic Information Systems (GIS) data, perform data recording using a Global Positioning System (GPS) equipment, and work in the ArcGIS desktop environment.

• Compile and analyze field data to compose technical reports presenting results from field investigations and develop appropriate applications/consultations necessary for various regulatory approvals.

• Manage and evaluate permitting needs, field-oriented tasks, project permit tracking, and agency consultations.

• Office related tasks would include report writing, QA/QC review, assistance with compliance related tasks.

• Ensure compliance with company and site safety policies.

• Moderate overnight travel to field locations may be required (25%).

• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Environmental Science, Botany, Soil Science, or a related natural science degree from an accredited program is required.

• Minimum of 4 years of related experience required (6 years preferred) leading environmental evaluations, surveys, inspections, analyzing GIS data, and preparing associated environmental reports and permitting documents. Previous consulting experience is a plus.

• Demonstrated knowledge of wetlands and aquatic resources, Section 404, 401 and Section 10 permitting required.

• Knowledge of state and local permitting processes in VA, NC, SC, TN, or WV is a plus.

• Knowledge of the regulatory agencies responsible for management of natural and cultural resources.

• Knowledge of erosion and sediment control permitting and site restoration practices.

• Demonstrated proficiency in operating GPS and GIS equipment and support software.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• 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).

• Valid driver's license required. In addition, must meet standards to qualify for and maintain the Company's vehicle driving privileges as outlined in the Company's Motor Vehicle Safety Policy.

EEO/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans

Job Environmental

Primary Location US-NC-Raleigh

Schedule: Full-time

Travel: Yes, 25 % of the Time

Req ID: 230124 Job Hire Type Experienced

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