Staff Environmental Scientist - Natural Resources (Chesterfield, MO | Columbus, OH)

Description

Burns & McDonnell’s Midwest Region is seeking a Staff Environmental Scientist to handle field work, permit applications, and task management for various market sectors, including electric transmission, oil & gas, and renewables.

Duties

• Conduct environmental compliance audits, BMP inspections, 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.
• Cook up with project teams on a variety of tasks, including completion of field surveys, environmental permitting with federal, state, and local agencies, and review of necessary project reports and materials.
• Aid in finishing field investigations that might incorporate wetland delineations, habitat evaluations for threatened and endangered species, and/or assessment of other possibly delicate assets.
• Collect and analyze Geographic Information Systems (GIS) data, perform data logging utilizing a Global Positioning System (GPS) apparatus, and work in the ArcGIS desktop setting.
• Put together and analyze field data to pen technical reports articulating outcomes from field investigations and make suitable applications/consultations essential for various regulatory authorizations.
• Aid project manager with field-oriented undertakings, project permit tracking, agency consultations.
• Office-related undertakings would incorporate report writing, QA/QC review, help with compliance-related undertakings.
• Ensure compliance with company and site security guidelines.
• Frequent overnight travel to field locales may be required (50%).
• All different 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 professional experience required (6 years preferred) completing environmental field audits, surveys, inspections, assessments, analyzing GIS data, and preparing associated environmental assessments 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 the MO, IL, IN, and OH.
• Knowledge of the agencies that oversee wetland resources and stormwater.
• 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 verbally and in writing technical information.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Proficiency in computer software (Microsoft Office-Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project).
• Valid driver's license required.

Benefits

Our comprehensive benefits package takes care of you so that you can concentrate on doing great work. From insurance and disability to time off and wellness programs, we offer the instruments to meet your needs. As part of being 100% employee-owned, eligible employees participate in our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) in addition to our 401(k) retirement program. For more information, please visit the Benefits & Wellness page.

Primary Location

US-MO-Saint Louis
Other Locations: US-OH-Columbus

Schedule

Full-time

Travel

Yes, 50% of the Time

Req ID

262080

Job Hire Type

Experienced

Job Title

Environmental Scientist