Senior Environmental Scientist - NPDES Permitting (Multiple Locations)

Senior Environmental Scientist - NPDES Permitting (Multiple Locations)

Join Burns & McDonnell as a Senior Environmental Scientist - NPDES Permitting (Multiple Locations)

This role involves leading, overseeing, and conducting NPDES permitting, water quality studies, environmental assessments, and compliance efforts for projects such as petrochemical plants, power generation, renewable fuels, industrial sites, and water treatment facilities. A strong understanding of the Clean Water Act, NPDES regulations, and agency processes in Texas is required. Knowledge of other Gulf Coast regions is a plus. The position supports the growth of our Environmental Services Global Practice, guided by our core values of safety, client satisfaction, commitment, dedication, integrity, and outstanding service.

Additional responsibilities include planning and coordinating water quality project components from conception to completion, including site-specific limit studies and antidegradation analyses. Candidates will assist in proposal development, contract negotiations, project planning, and mentoring junior staff. Tasks include scope development, budgeting, schedule management, client and peer communication, and achieving project objectives.

Key Tasks

• Develop strategies and solutions using environmental regulatory knowledge to address technical and regulatory issues.
• Evaluate wastewater and stormwater discharges early in project development for permitting and compliance strategies.
• Conduct due diligence, regulatory audits, and site evaluations for environmental challenges.
• Lead NPDES permit application development, including analyses like reasonable potential, antidegradation, 316(b), ELG, mixing zone, and water quality modeling (e.g., CORMIX, QUAL2K, WASP).
• Monitor regulatory developments and communicate impacts to staff and clients.
• Develop and review Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPPs) and SPCC Plans; perform compliance inspections.
• Build and maintain relationships with regulatory agencies and clients.
• Prepare training materials and conduct training for personnel and clients.
• Mentor junior staff and represent the company at trade conferences.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

This position is open until filled, with a minimum posting duration of 72 hours. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer supporting minorities, females, disabled individuals, and veterans.

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