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Staff Environmental Scientist at Burns & McDonnell in Chicago, IL
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Job Description
The Staff Environmental Scientist will assist in conducting environmental and siting studies, preparing permitting applications and analyzing environmental data for various types of projects, including but not limited to renewable projects, high-voltage transmission line routing, power generation construction activities and water treatment facilities.
Assist in conducting site visits to construction sites, field surveys, assessments and collecting project-related data for analysis in environmental impact projects.
Assist in preparation of technical reports, photologs, summary reports, and environmental field studies.
Provide assistance in utilizing GIS data for map production in accordance with standards and industry best practices.
Assist with performing environmental site investigations, support erosion control efforts, and vegetation monitoring.
Assist in conducting environmental compliance audits.
Assist in preparing a wide variety of permitting applications such as stormwater, wetland, driveway, zoning, and utility permitting.
Support site selection studies and preparation of related National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) documentation.
Ensure compliance with company and site safety policies.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Complies with all policies and standards.
Bachelor Degree in Environmental Science or similar and 4 years of related experience OR a Master Degree and 3 years of related experience.
Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
Ability to clearly communicate both verbal and written technical information.
Basic knowledge of environmental site assessment methods.
Basic knowledge of environmental compliance and compliance audits.
Basic knowledge of the environmental permitting process.
Basic knowledge of GPS and working in the ArcGIS desktop environment.
Must be proficient in the use of computer software (i.e., Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Must meet standards to qualify for and maintain the Company's vehicle driving privileges as outlined in the Company's Motor Vehicle Safety Policy.
Valid driver's license required.
Minimum of a 3.0 GPA strongly preferred.
Involvement on campus or in the community preferred.
Candidates must be legally authorized to work permanently (i.e., without time limitations, without restrictions or without need for work sponsorship) in the country where this position is located.
Burns & McDonnell is making the world a better place every day. When we take on some of the world’s toughest challenges, we’re putting the industry’s best thinking to work, striving to create amazing success for our clients and amazing careers for our employee-owners. Our staff of more than 7,000 engineers, architects, construction professionals, scientists, consultants and business professionals is constantly growing.
We have offices and projects across the U.S. and around the globe. We are proud to rank among FORTUNE magazine’s 100 Best Companies to Work For. Our culture, powered by 100% employee ownership, plays a major role in getting us there. Each employee brings a high level of commitment to every project. Clients have shown their appreciation of this dedication, rewarding us with a 90% repeat business rate and decades-long partnerships. That’s pretty cool for a firm that started as a small engineering consulting shop back in 1898.
At Burns & McDonnell, you’ll have the opportunity to make a difference while fulfilling your personal and professional ambitions. Our entrepreneurial culture lets you guide your destiny and shape the path your career travels. And with hundreds of service specialties, your career and development options are endless.
Are you ready to create amazing?
Burns & McDonnell is an Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans