Staff Environmental Scientist

Description

Burns & McDonnell’s regional office in Richmond, VA, is looking for a Staff Environmental Scientist to perform 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 numerous times on FORTUNE’s List of 100 Best Companies to Work For and voted as a Best Place to Work in cities across the United States.

The Staff 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 state and federal protocol and procedures

• Complete 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

• Work with project manager on field-oriented tasks, project permit tracking, agency consultations

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

• Regular overnight travel to field locations may be required (40%)

• 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 environmental evaluation or consulting experience; or 3 years and a Masters degree and relevant experience is required

• Experience in completing field investigations, wetland assessments, forest stand delineation, 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

• Professional Wetland Scientist certification is a plus

• Knowledge of state and local permitting processes in Virginia and/or surrounding states.

• 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 40% or more in the field

This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled.

EEO/Disabled/Veterans

Job Environmental

Primary Location US-VA-Richmond

Schedule: Full-time

Travel: Yes, 25 % of the Time

Req ID: 265115

Job Hire Type Experienced #LI-DNI #ENS