Overview
Burns & McDonnell's regional office in Houston is looking for a Staff Environmental Scientist to complete field work, permit applications and task management for a variety of market sectors, including transmission, oil and gas, renewable, and transportation.
The Staff Environmental Scientist will work with the office's Natural & Cultural Resources group within our Environmental Services Global Practice to perform the following duties :
Responsibilities
- Perform wetland delineations with strict adherence to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers 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
- Assist project manager with field-oriented tasks, project permit tracking, agency consultations
- Office related tasks would include report writing, QA / QC review, assistance with compliance related tasks
- Frequent overnight travel to field locations may be required (50-70%)
- All other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Biology, Environmental Science, Botany, Soil Science or a related accredited program is required4 years of relevant professional experience is required. Environmental consulting experience is preferred.Experience in completing field investigations, wetland assessments, associated permitting, analyzing GIS data; preparing environmental assessments and permitting documents, technical writingDemonstrated knowledge of wetlands and aquatic resourcesDemonstrated knowledge of Section 404, 401 and Section 10 permitting requiredKnowledge of state and local permitting processes in the MidwestKnowledge of the agencies that govern waters of the U.S.Knowledge of erosion and sediment control permitting and site restoration practicesDemonstrated proficiency operating GPS equipmentWorking knowledge of GIS support software and analysisAbility to clearly communicate both verbal and written technical informationAbility to work under pressure and meet tight deadlinesProficient in computer software (Microsoft Office-Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Project)Ability to work 50% or more in the fieldThis 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-TX-Houston
Schedule : Full-time
Travel : Yes, 50 % of the Time
Req ID : 243730
Job Hire Type Experienced #LI-JJ #ENS
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