Staff Environmental Scientist

Staff Environmental ScientistKansas City, MOJob: EnvironmentalPrimary Location: Kansas City, MOSchedule: Full-timeTravel: Yes, 25 % of the TimeReq ID: 265368DescriptionThe Staff Environmental Scientist will facilitate construction permit compliance, stormwater compliance, environmental inspections and federal/state/local permitting on a variety of projects. 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 cities across the United States.Prepare permitting applications, analyze environmental data, and conduct environmental compliance inspections or audits for various types of construction projects, including renewable projects, high-voltage transmission line routing, oil and gas facilities and power generation construction activities.Prepare Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPP) and Erosion and Sediment Control (ESC) Plans.Perform Best Management Practices (BMP) inspections and environmental site assessments.Assist in preparing a wide variety of permitting applications such as stormwater, wetland, driveway, zoning, and utility permitting.Duties includes a mix of report writing, permit preparation and travel up to 50%.Stewards compliance with company and site safety policiesOther duties as assigned.Complies with all policies and standards.QualificationsBachelor's degree in Biology, Environmental Science or a related natural science degree from an accredited program is required.Minimum 4 years of related professional experience; or 3 years of related professional experience and a master's degree.Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.Ability to clearly communicate both verbal and written technical information.Working knowledge of environmental permitting process (i.e., basic knowledge of waters and wetland permitting, threatened and endangered species permitting and cultural resources), environmental site assessment methods, environmental compliance and compliance audits.Experience in conducting inspections/audits of active construction sites is a plusExperience in the ArcGIS desktop environment (certificate is preferred).Must be proficient in the use of computer software (i.e., Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Experience with a GPS unit in the field is a plus.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.Ability to work up to 50% or more in the field, and overnight travel to field locations.