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Description

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. 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.

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:

+ 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 required

+ 4 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 writing

+ Demonstrated knowledge of wetlands and aquatic resources

+ Demonstrated knowledge of Section 404, 401 and Section 10 permitting required

+ Knowledge of state and local permitting processes in the Midwest

+ Knowledge of the agencies that govern waters of the U.S.

+ Knowledge of erosion and sediment control permitting and site restoration practices

+ Demonstrated proficiency operating GPS equipment

+ Working knowledge of GIS support software and analysis

+ 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)

+ Ability to work 50% or more in the field

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

EEO/Minorities/Females/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