• Assistant Environmental Scientist - Environmental…

    Burns & McDonnell (Downers Grove, IL)


    Description

    Burns & McDonnell’s Environmental Services Global Practice is currently seeking an Assistant Environmental Scientist to support our Environmental & Regulatory Compliance and Inspection team within our Chicago and Midwest operations. 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.

     

    + Strong regulatory and technical understanding of facility and corporate-level environmental permitting/compliance support, including EHS multi-media compliance auditing, environmental site assessments, developing and preparing Spill Prevention, Control & Countermeasure (SPCC) plans, Facility Response Plans (FRPs) and Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPPs), hazardous waste management (RCRA), and federal and state EPCRA reporting.

    + Assistance in conducting Phase I Environmental Site Assessments (ESA) and preparation of Phase I ESA reports.

    + Assist in conducting field surveys, assessments and collecting project-related data for analysis in environmental impact projects.

    + Assist in preparation of technical reports, environmental impact statements and environmental field studies.

    + Assist with performing environmental site investigations, support erosion control efforts and subsurface soil sampling.

    + Assist in conducting environmental compliance audits.

    + Ensure compliance with company and site safety policies.

    + All other duties as assigned.

    Qualifications

    + Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science or a related natural science degree from an accredited program required.

    + 3 years related consulting experience providing professional environmental services highly preferred.

    + Familiarity with developing, implementing, and auditing environmental management systems strongly preferred.

    + Familiarity with 40 CFR 112 and ASTM E1527-21 preferred.

    + Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

    + Strong technical writing 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).

    + Valid driver's license required. In addition, must meet standards to qualify for and maintain the Company's vehicle driving privileges as outlined in the Company's Motor Vehicle Safety Policy.

    + Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without requiring future sponsorship for employment visa status.

     

    EEO/Disabled/Veterans

     

    **Job** Environmental

    **Primary Location** US-IL-Downers Grove

    **Other Locations** US-IL-Chicago

    **Schedule:** Full-time

    **Travel:** Yes, 15 % of the Time

    **Req ID:** 244310

    **Job Hire Type** Experienced #LI-JJ #ENS