What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staff Environmental Scientist - Natural Resources (Multiple Locations) position at Burns & McDonnell?
Description
Burns & McDonnell is looking for a Staff Environmental Scientist for its Southwest Region to complete field work, permit applications, and task management for a variety of market sectors, including electric transmission, oil & gas, and renewables. 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.
Duties
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:
EEO/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans
Job Environmental
Primary Location US-AZ-Phoenix
Other Locations US-NM-Albuquerque, US-UT-Salt Lake City, US-AZ-Tucson
Schedule: Full-time
Travel: Yes, 25 % of the Time
Req ID: 244597
Job Hire Type Experienced #ENS
Burns & McDonnell is looking for a Staff Environmental Scientist for its Southwest Region to complete field work, permit applications, and task management for a variety of market sectors, including electric transmission, oil & gas, and renewables. 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.
Duties
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:
- Coordinate 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.
- Assist with completion of field investigations that may include habitat evaluations for threatened and endangered species and/or evaluation of other potentially sensitive resources and wetland delineations..
- Compile and analyze field data to compose technical reports presenting results from field investigations and develop appropriate applications/consultations necessary for various regulatory approvals.
- Assist project manager with field-oriented tasks, project permit tracking, agency consultations.
- Ensure compliance with company safety policies.
- All other duties as assigned.
- 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 completing environmental field surveys & assessments, analyzing GIS data, and preparing permitting documents. Previous consulting experience is a plus.
- 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-AZ-Phoenix
Other Locations US-NM-Albuquerque, US-UT-Salt Lake City, US-AZ-Tucson
Schedule: Full-time
Travel: Yes, 25 % of the Time
Req ID: 244597
Job Hire Type Experienced #ENS
