Burns & McDonnell

Senior Environmental Scientist

Burns & McDonnell • $88K — $105K *
Orlando, FL 32828In-Person
Education, Government & Non-Profit
8 - 10 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in environmental science or related field.
  • Minimum 8 years of experience in environmental services.
  • Proficiency in field investigations and wetland delineations.
  • Familiarity with NEPA documentation and environmental assessments.
  • Strong analytical skills in GIS data.
  • Knowledge of Section 404, 401, and Section 10 permitting requirements.
  • Existing Professional Wetland Scientist certification is advantageous.

Responsibilities

  • Lead environmental permitting processes and NEPA documentation.
  • Conduct detailed habitat evaluations for protected species.
  • Perform wetland delineations per U.S. Army Corps of Engineers standards.
  • Compose and present technical reports from field investigations.
  • Conduct compliance inspections and manage permit applications.
  • Assist with project management tasks related to environmental tracking.
  • Provide expertise in routing and siting for various projects.

Benefits

  • Full-time employment with a dynamic team.
  • Professional development opportunities.
  • Engagement in diverse environmental projects.
  • Opportunity to influence environmental policy and practices in the region.
Full Job Description
Description

The Environmental Services (ENS) Global Practice of Burns & McDonnell is currently seeking a Senior Environmental Scientist for our Orlando office to lead tasks including environmental permitting, NEPA documentation, siting & routing, threatened and endangered species habitat surveys, wetland delineations, stream assessments, and environmental compliance.
  • 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/agency consultations necessary for various regulatory approvals.
  • Conduct permit compliance inspections, federal/state/local permit applications, agency consultations
  • Serve as a resource for routing and siting practices and procedures
  • Work with project manager on field-oriented tasks, project permit tracking, agency consultations
  • Office related tasks would include report scientific and technical writing, QA/QC review, assistance with compliance related tasks
  • Other duties, as assigned.

Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in environmental science, studies, planning or related degree from accredited program.
  • Minimum 8 years of related experience providing environmental services.
  • Experience in completing field investigations, wetland delineations, associated permitting, analyzing GIS data; preparing environmental assessments and permitting documents, technical writing
  • Experience with National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) documents
  • Demonstrated knowledge of wetlands, aquatic resources, and associated flora and fauna
  • Demonstrated knowledge of Section 404, 401 and Section 10 permitting required
  • Professional Wetland Scientist certification is a plus.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong interpersonal skills.
  • Ability and desire to conduct technical research, expand technical knowledge basis, and remain current on new regulations and market trends
  • Ability to work within a Team framework

This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled.

Job Environmental

Primary Location US-FL-Orlando

Schedule: Full-time

Travel: Yes, 25 % of the Time

Req ID: 263706

Job Hire Type Experienced #LI-GS #ENS

About Burns & McDonnell

Burns & McDonnell is a full-service engineering, architecture, construction, environmental and consulting solutions firm. The company was founded in 1898 by Clinton Burns and Robert McDonnell and is headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri. Burns & McDonnell provides services to a wide range of industries, including aviation, defense, energy, environmental, healthcare, and transportation. The company has over 7,500 employees and operates in more than 50 countries around the world. Burns & McDonnell has been recognized as one of the best places to work in the United States by Fortune magazine.
Learn more about Burns & McDonnell
Size
7,500 employees
Industry
Real Estate & Construction
Founded
1898
* Ladders Estimates

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